Politically Georgia
Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Why some Georgia candidates for governor are fighting for second place

Democrats and Republicans trailing in the polls are hoping to force runoffs after the May 19 primary.

GOP urges Kemp to call a special session to redraw maps after court ruling
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia Democrats want voters to remember 2020 when they vote in 2026

The state Democratic Party has paid for a TV ad referencing Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.

U.S. Senate Republican debate
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Mike Collins balances MAGA sales pitch with moderate voters

The Republican is running for U.S. Senate in a close race with fellow U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter and former football coach Derek Dooley.

Opinion and Voices

Voices and Votes exhibit
DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Seven small Georgia towns are hosting the 'Voices and Votes' exhibit in partnership with Georgia Humanities as part of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street tour

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Trump
PATRICIA MURPHY

Georgia Republicans are trying to hold onto power. Trump isn’t helping.

The 2026 statewide races in Georgia still seem like Republicans’ to lose. But President Donald Trump isn’t making it easy.

Supreme Court Voting Rights Redistricting
CAROLYN BOURDEAUX

Voting Rights Act ruling may challenge Ga. in new and unexpected ways

Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling could upend Democratic Party representation in Congress and Georgia General Assembly but could also forge new, multiracial coalitions.

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Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Why some Georgia candidates for governor are fighting for second place

Three state legislative special elections head to runoffs
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Interactive: What Georgia Democrats think about the top races and issues