Georgia Democrat Eric Gisler claims upset state House win in historically Republican district
ATLANTA (AP) -- Democrat Eric Gisler claimed an upset victory Tuesday in a special election in a historically Republican Georgia state House district.
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Judge orders Georgia to continue hormone therapy for transgender inmates
ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal judge has permanently ordered Georgia's prison system to keep providing some kinds of gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners, although the state plans to appeal.
Fani Willis to face Georgia Senate questions about Trump prosecution, despite legal disputes
ATLANTA (AP) -- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is finally scheduled to appear on Dec. 17 to testify before a special state Senate committee examining her prosecution of President Donald Trump, but lawyers aren't done arguing over lawmakers' power to haul her in.
Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race
ATLANTA (AP) -- Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules, saying they unconstitutionally limit his free speech while allowing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions.
Keisha Lance Bottoms aims to be first Atlanta mayor to become Georgia governor
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) -- It's the longest walk in Georgia politics -- the 600 steps from the mayor's office in Atlanta's towering City Hall to the governor's office in the gold-domed state Capitol.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning. Here's what to know about her five years in Congress
ATLANTA (AP) -- It all happened so fast. Less than a week after President Donald Trump denounced Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican announced that she would resign from Congress on Jan. 5.
Georgia Ethics Commission is still investigating 2018 ties between Stacey Abrams and voter group
ATLANTA (AP) -- The head of the Georgia Ethics Commission said Thursday that his agency is still trying to prove whether or not a voter advocacy group founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams illegally coordinated election work with Abrams' unsuccessful 2018 campaign for governor.
Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races
ATLANTA (AP) -- Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering the largest statewide margins of victory by Democrats in more than 20 years.
Georgia Democrats seek wins in utility regulator elections, as GOP appeals to party loyalty
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Democrats are seeking to make a statewide election of two utility regulators a referendum on rising electricity bills.
Kemp backs Collins in Georgia race in further slap at Trump
ATLANTA (AP) -- Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday endorsed Mike Collins in Georgia's 10th Congressional District runoff, a move that once again puts him at odds with former President Donald Trump while helping him settle the score against a former opponent.
After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance
MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) -- Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than 50 points, former President Donald Trump has an opportunity next week to demonstrate he still has some sway in this onetime Republican stronghold.
Vernon Jones leaves Georgia gov race to run for Congress
ATLANTA (AP) -- Vernon Jones, who dropped out of Georgia's governor's race on Monday at Donald Trump's behest, confirmed Tuesday that he's entering the crowded Republican primary in the state's 10th Congressional District.
Vernon Jones quits Georgia governor bid to run for Congress
ATLANTA (AP) -- One of the Republican challengers to incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp dropped out of the race Monday, a move that could help clear the way for Donald Trump-backed challenger David Perdue in Georgia's GOP primary.
Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline for new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
ATLANTA (AP) -- A judge says that the agency tasked with finding a prosecutor to take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others can have a little more time, but not as much time as it wanted.
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff raises $12 million for 2026 reelection
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is building a cash hoard even as he is already spending heavily on his 2026 reelection campaign.
2 Georgia Republicans seeking to beat Democratic US Sen. Jon Ossoff each raise nearly $2 million
ATLANTA (AP) -- Two Georgia Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in 2026 each said they raised nearly $2 million in the weeks after entering the race this summer.
Georgia farmers will get $531M in Hurricane Helene aid, but the deal's not done yet
ATLANTA (AP) -- The wait continues for Georgia farmers who need more aid after Hurricane Helene, even as state and federal officials in other states announce agreements.
Ruwa Romman, with a history of Palestinian advocacy, enters the Georgia governor's race
ATLANTA (AP) -- A Georgia state House member who advocated for Palestinians at the 2024 Democratic National Convention is entering the state's race for governor.
Georgia's 2026 candidates still can't escape fallout from Trump's false 2020 election claims
ATLANTA (AP) -- Fallout from the 2020 presidential election feels like it may never end in Georgia.
Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia's Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state who rejected Donald Trump's call to help overturn the state's 2020 election results, said Wednesday that he's running for governor in 2026.
Jason Esteves resigns from Georgia Senate to focus on campaign for governor
ATLANTA (AP) -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves of Atlanta resigned from his Georgia state Senate seat Wednesday, the first of many candidates who will face that choice as they pursue statewide office in 2026.
Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of state
ATLANTA (AP) -- A former top elections official who made a name for himself defending Georgia's 2020 presidential election tally against threats from supporters of President Donald Trump is now running to be the state's elections chief.
Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Georgia Senate seat and says an outsider can beat Democrat Jon Ossoff
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday endorsed Republican Derek Dooley in Georgia's 2026 U.S. Senate race, arguing an outsider without congressional experience can best critique Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's record.
Mike Collins argues he can unite Georgia GOP in challenge to Democratic US Sen. Jon Ossoff
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) -- Second-term Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is seeking to solidify support as he seeks the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.
A top Republican in the Georgia governor's race is suing his rival over campaign financing
ATLANTA (AP) -- One of the top Republicans running for Georgia governor on Thursday sued the other leading GOP candidate, challenging the legality of the rival's campaign funding.
Democrat Michael Thurmond launches 2026 run for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) -- Democrat Michael Thurmond on Wednesday announced his 2026 bid for Georgia governor, seeking to add the state's top office to the long list of positions he has held.
Democrat Michael Thurmond is running for Georgia governor, pledging to improve everyday lives
ATLANTA (AP) -- Democrat Michael Thurmond has a long resume of public service, and now he wants to add governor of Georgia to the list.
Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces 2026 Senate bid in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) -- Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
How an alleged Ponzi scheme targeting Republicans left investors and politicians reeling
CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) -- A federal receiver is on the hunt to recover $140 million lost in an alleged Ponzi scheme that benefited some Republicans in the top ranks of their party in Georgia and Alabama. He's looking to claw back funds, including almost 1,000 political donations totaling more than $1 million, that often backed far-right Republican insurgents.
Ethics officials say Georgia PAC tied to Ponzi scheme illegally sought to influence elections
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia's Ethics Commission says a political action committee linked to what federal investigators have called a Ponzi scheme illegally sought to influence elections.
Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene won't run for governor in 2026
ATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Tuesday that she won't run for governor in Georgia in 2026, putting an end to her flirtation with the race in a long social media post saying she was turned off by a political "good ole boy" system and alleging that it was endangering Republican control of the state.
Georgia Republican Mike Collins joins field seeking to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Republican Mike Collins said Monday that he will join the field challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the state the GOP has named as their top target to add a Senate seat in 2026.
Georgia Ethics Commission won't investigate source of Republican Burt Jones' $10M loan
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia's State Ethics Commission on Monday declined to investigate whether Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee after showing far less cash on an earlier financial disclosure.
A Georgia Republican governor candidate questions legality of rival's $10M campaign loan
ATLANTA (AP) -- A Republican candidate for Georgia governor asked a state ethics body Thursday to determine whether his GOP rival illegally lent $10 million to a campaign committee to evade restrictions under state campaign finance law.
Hubbard claims victory over Waites in Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission
ATLANTA (AP) -- Peter Hubbard claimed victory Tuesday over Keisha Waites in a runoff to settle the Democratic nominee for a post on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Peter Hubbard leads Keisha Waites in Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission
ATLANTA (AP) -- Peter Hubbard took the lead over Keisha Waites in early returns Tuesday in a runoff to settle the Democratic nominee for a post on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Georgia runoff to decide Democratic nominee for Public Service Commission
ATLANTA (AP) -- Voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose a Democratic nominee for one of the posts on the Georgia Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities including Georgia Power Co.
Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets
ATLANTA (AP) -- A prominent Georgia Republican accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme publicly apologized on Friday as a federal judge ordered his assets frozen and appointed a receiver to try to recover cash for investors.
Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme
NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) -- A prominent Georgia Republican was running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of at least $140 million, federal officials alleged in a complaint filed Thursday.
A Georgia election with few voters: Turnout is 'miserably low' in the race for utility regulator
ATLANTA (AP) -- Every time the door swings open this week at the county courthouse in the tiny south Georgia town of Statenville, six election workers have a moment to hope that someone is coming to vote.
Georgia Republican Burt Jones enters the 2026 governor's race by lending himself $10 million
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Republican Burt Jones made his long-telegraphed entry into the 2026 governor's race on Tuesday, touting his ties with President Donald Trump and pledging to eliminate Georgia's state income tax in a campaign video.
Georgia Republican Burt Jones finally enters the 2026 governor's race
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Republican Burt Jones made his long-telegraphed entry into the 2026 governor's race on Tuesday, touting his ties with President Donald Trump and pledging to eliminate Georgia's state income tax in a campaign video.
Republican Chris Carr raises $1.25M more for 2026 Georgia governor bid
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said Monday he raised another $1.25 million for his 2026 gubernatorial bid from Feb. 1 to June 30.
Top Democrats in Georgia governor's race each raise $1.1M
ATLANTA (AP) -- The two leading Democrats running for Georgia governor in 2026 each say they have collected $1.1 million in early fundraising.
A Georgia town that solidly backed Trump could fall victim to his tax bill's green energy cuts
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- When two South Korean companies announced a multibillion-dollar investment to build solar panel and electric battery factories in northwest Georgia, federal subsidies helped close a deal to diversify the local economy.
Running a low-turnout Georgia runoff election could cost $100 per vote
ATLANTA (AP) -- Miller County Election Supervisor Jerry Calhoun says he's not sure anyone will vote in an upcoming Democratic primary runoff.
Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary
ATLANTA (AP) -- Votes won't count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission after a judge ruled Tuesday that Blackman hadn't proved that he had lived in Fulton County for the required year before the general election in November.
Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's power
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia's highest court on Tuesday overturned four rules passed by the State Election Board just before last year's general election, ruling the board overstepped its authority and intruded on lawmaking power reserved for legislators under the state constitution.
Georgia GOP's attempt to block Brad Raffensperger from running as a Republican may go nowhere
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia's Republican Party says Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger should not be able to run under the party's banner anymore, but the party's chairman says the attempt to kick out the state's chief election official is going nowhere.
2026 races loom at Georgia Republican convention as Trump loyalty dominates
DALTON, Ga. (AP) -- Steve Bannon took the stage Friday night at the Georgia Republican Convention to say it's too early to be talking about 2026.
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (AP) -- Derek Dooley, a former University of Tennessee football coach, said Friday that he is considering a Republican run for U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
John Kennedy, Georgia's top Senate Republican, joins race for lieutenant governor
ATLANTA (AP) -- John Kennedy, the top-ranking Republican in Georgia's state Senate, on Monday joined a growing field of GOP candidates seeking to become the state's next lieutenant governor in 2026.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) -- Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms says her single term as Atlanta mayor gave her "battle-tested executive leadership" that she can offer to Georgia voters as she runs for governor.
Challengers argue Georgia's new maps still harm Black voters
ATLANTA (AP) -- Challengers on Thursday told a federal appeals court that Georgia lawmakers are still violating Black voters' rights after redrawing the state's congressional and legislative maps.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters 2026 Republican race for US Senate
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Monday became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff, saying "President Trump needs reinforcements and Georgia needs a new senator."
Federal officials set timeline for Helene aid to farmers as Georgia enacts tax breaks
FORSYTH, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia's governor signed a law Thursday to exempt federal crop insurance and disaster payments following Hurricane Helene damage from Georgia state income taxes, but it could be months more before some federal money starts flowing to farmers in the hardest-hit states.
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won't run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) -- Brian Kemp, Georgia's Republican governor, announced Monday that he's not running for U.S. Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
Democrat Josh McLaurin announces run for Georgia lieutenant governor in 2026
ATLANTA (AP) -- Democratic Georgia state Sen. Josh McLaurin announced Monday that he's running for lieutenant governor in 2026, saying he would make opposition to President Donald Trump's policies a key part of his campaign.
Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) -- There's the Jon Ossoff who built his political career around criticizing Donald Trump.
Newly elected chair of Georgia Democrats says party hasn't been fighting enough
ATLANTA (AP) -- Charlie Bailey won election to chair Georgia's Democratic Party on Saturday, pledging he'll raise the money to help the party win elections in 2025 and 2026.