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Georgia’s Chris Carr is already running for governor. Is it too soon?

Term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp's camp signaled it might be too early to start campaigning for 2026. But starting sooner has fundraising advantages.

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Israel vote highlights how Middle East conflict could test Jon Ossoff

Republicans criticized U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff because he voted for two resolutions that would have blocked some U.S. arms sales to Israel.

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Democratic infighting could spell trouble ahead for Georgia U.S. senator

Georgia's new state House minority leader criticized Ossoff for trying to oust state Democratic Party Chair Nikema Williams.

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Politicians urge civility after ferocious election battles in Georgia

The 2024 election was brutal on both sides. In Georgia this week, politicians focused on returning to bridge-building in U.S. politics.

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Debate over releasing Matt Gaetz’s ethics report has echoes of Nathan Deal

U.S. senators, including some in Gaetz's Republican party, said they want to see the report before voting on whether to confirm him as attorney general.

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Once fierce Georgia rivals could be teammates in Donald Trump’s second term

Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler had legendary battles during the 2020 special Senate election. But both have been strong supporters of Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump’s cabinet pick has history of stirring things up in Georgia

Then-Florida congressman Matt Gaetz sharply criticized Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022 for not appointing a Donald Trump loyalist to the U.S. Senate.

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Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is a political reporter who covers the governor's office and Georgia politics.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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Bill Nigut

Bill Nigut is a co-host of the AJC Politically Georgia live radio show and podcast.

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