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Georgia election news
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Georgians urged to request absentee ballots early due to mail delays
Gwinnett County is urging voters to request an absentee ballot for Georgia's upcoming primary as soon as possible to avoid problems due to mail delays.
1 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
Poll shows first look at key Fulton County races
This is the first poll released on many of these high-profile races in Fulton County.
3 min read - USThe Daily Citizen, Dalton, Ga.
Early voting starts Monday
Apr. 24—Early voting for Georgia's general primary and nonpartisan elections starts Monday. In the Democratic Party primary in Whitfield County, incumbent Scott Chitwood is unopposed for sheriff and Susie Brown is unopposed for coroner. In the Whitfield County Republican Party primary: —Incumbent Jevin Jensen faces David Renz for chairman of the Board of Commissioners. —Incumbent Robby Staten ...
2 min read - USThe Augusta Chronicle
Why did a District 1 candidate pull out of a competitive Augusta Commission race?
The Augusta native moved back from New York in 2022 to help save a historic ancestral home.
1 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Who will succeed Pops Barnes on Columbus Council? State legislators back one candidate
They wrote a letter to the mayor and councilors to encourage them to heed their recommendation.
3 min read - PoliticsWRBL Columbus
Arizona’s Kari Lake campaigns in Columbus for Trump-backed Georgia congressional candidate Brian Jack
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Peachtree City native Brian Jack brought his campaign for the Georgia 3rd Congressional District seat to Columbus Monday night. And he had some help from a high-profile friend. Jack campaigned at a north Columbus restaurant with Arizona U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake. Jack has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. […]
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Early voting for May's state and local primaries begins next week. What you need to know
The advance voting period for May's elections runs from April 29 to May 17.
2 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
3 Douglas County candidates may not be eligible in November
Douglas County's ballot lists three people running for reelection who may not even be eligible come November, all because they’re accused of actions that have already landed them in trouble
4 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
President Joe Biden to speak at Morehouse College commencement
The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 19 on the college’s campus.
3 min read - USWJBF Augusta
City leaders clarify there is a procedure for adopting resolutions, after former Mayor says it didn’t exist
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta voters will soon decide whether Mayor Garnett Johnson should get the chance to vote on commission matters. In April 2023, Governor Brian Kemp signed the bill to put that decision in the hands of Augusta voters. But now questions are being raised about the procedure that city leaders have to […]
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Georgia election 2024: Today is last day to register to vote for May primary
Monday is the last day to register to vote in Georgia for the May 21 party primary and nonpartisan elections.
1 min read - USWJBF Augusta
Richmond County Candidate Forum held for Commission Candidates
Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and 11 other organizations will host Candidate Forums for the community.
2 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
Cobb County Democratic Committee hosts fundraiser, Fani Willis honored
The Cobb County Democratic Committee held its annual fundraising gala tonight, aiming to secure vital funds to support local candidates in their electoral campaigns.
1 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
Ex-Trump aide is top campaign fundraiser in race for Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District
Brian Jack of Fayette County, who served the Trump administration as political director, raised $623,134 during the first quarter of this year, according to a report filed with the Federal Election Commission.
2 min read - USWRBL Columbus
HARRIS COUNTY: District 5 Commissioners Race, meet Brice Patterson
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL)— Harris County voters are preparing to head to the polls for local races. Two candidates are vying for the District 5 seat on the Board of Commissioners. Brice Patterson has called Harris County home for 25 years, now he is entering his hat in the ring for his first political venture. […]
2 min read - USWRBL Columbus
Harris, Muscogee elections officials prepare for concurrent elections for Georgia House District 139 race
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Imagine two elections with the same candidates for the same job being held at roughly the same time. You don’t have to imagine that if you live in Georgia House District 139, which consists of parts of Muscogee and Harris counties. Columbus businessman Sean Knox and former Muscogee County Republican Party […]
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Eighteen states and D.C. file amicus brief opposing Raffensperger voting rights appeal
Raffensperger’s appeal has made it to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling will affect voting rights across Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
4 min read - USWJBF Augusta
Former Augusta Mayor shares response after local group opposes a change to Augusta charter
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- The debate continues on whether Augusta’s mayor should vote on commission matters. In April 2023, Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill that would allow Augusta voters to decide whether Mayor Garnett Johnson should have the chance to vote. Currently, the mayor can only vote in the case of a 5-to-5 tie. Prior […]
4 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
‘He was a grassroots people-person.’ Columbus Councilor Jerry ‘Pops’ Barnes dies
Barnes represented District 1.
2 min read - PoliticsSavannah Morning News
Three elections bills that could transform voting in Georgia awaiting governor's signature
The three bills that passed the legislature could change the way elections in Georgia are conducted, tallied and audited. Here’s what comes next.
3 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Voting rights lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to begin Monday
The lawsuit alleges that SB 202 impedes citizens’ First Amendment rights and restricts organizations from improving voter participation.
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Contractors with Chatham County jail contribute to Sheriff John Wilcher's election campaign
Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher has raised more than $169,000 for his campaign, including nearly $30,000 from contractors operating in the Chatham County jail.
9 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
Judge rules in favor of state, allows citizenship verification for voter registration
On Thursday, a federal judge dismissed challenges to Georgia’s citizenship verification requirements for voter registration.
2 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
Federal judge dismisses challenge to Georgia's citizenship verification process
The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove the voting rights of naturalized citizens are violated by having to show papers or get a new state ID before voting.
2 min read - PoliticsColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia chief takes over Trump election case probe
A Fulton County judge disqualified Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis nearly two years ago from looking into Jones’ connection to the election interference case.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Prosecutor named to investigate Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in election interference case
Jones was one of 16 Georgia Republican electors who falsely claimed that former President Donald Trump won the state of Georgia over President Joe Biden.
1 min read - PoliticsWAGA fox local articles
State spearheading investigation into Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' role in 2020 election interference
The decision on who will lead the investigation into Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' alleged involvement in attempting to aid former President Donald Trump in overturning the 2020 presidential election in Georgia has been announced.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Judge in Trump election interference case, opponents speak to Channel 2 about race for seat
The judge overseeing the election indictment proceedings will fight this year to keep his job.
4 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
Former President Donald Trump visits Chick-fil-A during fundraising stop in Atlanta
Trump arrived in Atlanta around 11 a.m. and is expected to attend a fundraising luncheon.
2 min read - PoliticsWRBL Columbus
SPECIAL ELECTION: Sean Knox and Carmen Rice heading into runoff for House District Seat 139
Reminder: These are unofficial results. The results are in and two candidates, Sean Knox, a Columbus businessman, and Carmen Rice, the Muscogee County Republican Party chair are heading into a runoff election on May 7. Tuesday was election day in some parts of Muscogee and Harris Counties, and voters went to the polls for a […]
1 min read - PoliticsColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus area lost key state leader. Here are the special election results to succeed him
These are the final results of votes cast by Muscogee County and Harris County residents, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office.
2 min read - USWRBL Columbus
HARRIS COUNTY: District 5 Commissioners Race, meet Susan Andrews
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL)— Harris County voters are preparing to head to the polls for local races. Two candidates are vying for the District 5 seat on the Board of Commissioners. Susan Andrews has called Harris County home for 68 years, eight of those years she has spent representing District 5 as county commissioner. Now, […]
3 min read - PoliticsWAGA fox local articles
Trump arrives in Atlanta, talks about Fani Willis, stops at Chick-fil-A
Former President Donald Trump has arrived in Atlanta for a fundraiser luncheon,
3 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
Trump files to have First Amendment ruling appealed in election interference case
Last week, the judge dismissed the motion saying the charges in this case do not suggest that Trump and the others are being prosecuted simply for making false statements but rather that they acted willfully and knowingly to harm the government.
2 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
Biden campaign to open 7 offices across Georgia for 2024 presidential election
President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign announced they’d be opening seven general election offices across Georgia over the next two weeks.
6 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
The ground rules are changing in Georgia elections. Again. Here are voting law changes
Two of these election law changes have drawn significant criticism, and the ACLU has threatened to sue if Gov. Brian Kemp signs a bill making it easier to file mass voter challenges.
5 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
Georgia lawmakers call on USPS to address metro Atlanta mail delays
More Georgia lawmakers are calling on the United States Postal Service to fix the mail delay problems in metro Atlanta.
2 min read - USWRBL Columbus
HARRIS COUNTY: District 4 Commissioners Race, meet Bobby Irions
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL)— Coming up in May, two contested races are set to appear on Harris County ballots. Five candidates are vying for county commissioner seats for Districts 4 and 5. Bobby Irions is seeking reelection to his seat representing District 4. He was sworn into his first term in January 2021. The network engineer […]
4 min read - PoliticsColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Trump, co-defendants lose bid to dismiss Georgia election interference case
“Even core political speech addressing matters of public concern is not impenetrable from prosecution if allegedly used to further criminal activity,” wrote Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee
2 min read - PoliticsWAGA fox local articles
Georgia election interference case: Judge denies motions from Trump, Shafer
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has denied former President Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the Georgia election interference case on First Amendment grounds.
4 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
Georgia GOP Chairman publicly calls on First Vice Chairman to resign after voting illegally 9 times
Last week, Channel 2 Action News reported that Georgia’s first GOP Vice Chairman was found to have voted illegally nine times in the state. Now, the state GOP Chairman is calling on him to resign.
2 min read - USWRBL Columbus
HARRIS COUNTY: District 4 Commissioners Race, meet Richie Grantham
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL)— WRBL is your local election headquarters. As May primaries draw near, WRBL is committed to preparing you before casting your ballot. In Harris County, there are two contested races. Five candidates are vying for county commissioner seats for Districts 4 and 5. WRBL continues the Meet the Candidates series with Richie […]
3 min read - USAthens Banner-Herald
Enough sign for recall effort to move forward against Athens mayor, sheriff, district attorney
Only a comparatively few signatures were needed to start a recall effort for Athens officials. The next step requires thousands more to sign.
5 min read - USAthens Banner-Herald
Athens tax commissioner Democratic candidate fails in bid to remove rival from primary ballot
Elections officials sided with a county attorney in ruling that tax commission candidate Brant Spratlin had no grounds to remove J.P. Lemay from the ballot.
4 min read - PoliticsWAGA fox local articles
Trump returning to Atlanta next week for fundraising event
Former president Donald Trump is planning to attend a fundraiser in metro Atlanta next week.
2 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Elections bill stirs controversy as it passes Georgia General Assembly in final hours
“I can’t believe we’re still bending over to accommodate election deniers and conspiracy theorists,” said Rep. Saira Draper, D-Atlanta.
2 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
ACLU threatens to sue state after General Assemble passes controversial election bill
Minutes after the final gavel ended the 2024 session, GOP leadership was defending the bill.
2 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
Sine Die 2024: What's next for controversial bills passed by Georgia General Assembly
The ACLU is threatening to file a lawsuit if Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB189 into law. Civil rights groups are expressing outrage over the passage of an immigration bill that would penalize sheriffs and jailers who don't cooperate with federal immigration officials.
2 min read - USWAGA fox local articles
Georgia GOP vice chairman, a vocal 2020 election denier, voted illegally 9 times
Brian Pritchard, first vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and to “be publicly reprimanded for his conduct" by the State Election Board, which sought sanctions against him.
8 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Trump’s attorney says election inference case should be thrown out over 1st Amendment protections
This was also the first hearing since McAfee ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could remain on this case despite her romantic relationship with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Augusta Chronicle
Augusta area man created a tool to challenge voter registrations. Trump's allies may use it.
EagleAI set off alarm bells among experts who say government workers will be inundated with voter challenges ahead of the 2024 election.
9 min read - PoliticsWAGA fox local articles
Georgia Trump case: Lawyer argues Trump's remarks 'zenith of protected speech'
Attorneys for former president Donald Trump will be back in court to argue that Georgia's election interference case should be dismissed on First Amendment grounds.
5 min read - USWRBL Columbus
Muscogee County School District urges community support for E-SPLOST renewal campaign
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Wednesday afternoon, the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) held a community forum to discuss the 2024 Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) renewal campaign. The E-SPLOST is a local one-cent sales tax to support the education capital expenses and day-to-day operational needs of the district. The funding is used to […]
1 min read - USAthens Banner-Herald
Candidate for Athens commission can't use 'Mama Sid' on the ballot, says elections board
While you might not recognize the name Sidney Waters, you probably know Mama Sid. But that name won't appear on the ballot for the Athens commission race.
5 min read - USWRBL Columbus
HARRIS COUNTY: District 4 Commissioners Race, meet Jim Kelly
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL)— As May primaries draw near, WRBL is committed to getting you prepared before you cast your ballot. In Harris County, there are two contested races. Five candidates are vying for seats on the Board of Commissioners for Districts 4 and 5. WRBL plans on speaking with each candidate, first introducing Jim […]
3 min read - USThe Augusta Chronicle
Three Glascock officials will see opposition in 2024 elections
Three Glascock officials will see opposition in 2024 elections
1 min read - PoliticsWSB Cox articles
Georgia Sec. of State confirms former Pres. Donald Trump as winner of state’s GOP Primary
Saying that the exact same election and voting equipment as during the 2020 election cycle, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a review of the state’s Republican primary race was won by former President Donald Trump.
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Former longtime Chatham fire chief running for county commission, pledges to be accessible
The District 1 race will have a competitive primary, with local realtor Austin Hill also running as a Republican.
2 min read - PoliticsSavannah Morning News
Six bills that could change the way elections are conducted, tallied and audited in Georgia
A plethora of election bills cleared committee hearings this week on topics like AI-generated deepfakes, election audits and voter registration.
4 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
These two Muscogee County offices feature election races with interesting histories
The county sheriff’s race and the coroner’s contest has one incumbent facing competition for the first time, while another faces an known challenger.
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Board of Elections aims for new polling locations in busy election year
The Board of Elections is aiming for two new polling locations in Pooler and another in South Chatham County.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
USPS delays could cause issues with absentee voting. Here’s what to do:
The primary election in Cherokee County is two months away, but if you want to make sure your vote counts, you need to get your absentee ballot as soon as possible because of mail delays.
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
The field of candidates for Chatham County Commission is set. Who is running?
There are contested primaries in the District 1 and District 8 races, while the Chairman, District 6 and District 7 races are set for contested general elections.
5 min read - USWSB Cox articles
One metro county says to get absentee ballot applications in ASAP because of postal delays
The May primary might be a couple of months away, but this county says you better act now if you want an absentee ballot.
2 min read - USWRBL Columbus
Early voting starts in Georgia House District 139 race to fill seat vacated by Richard Smith’s death
COLUMBUS. Ga. (WRBL) — Early voting for the special election to fill Georgia House Seat 139 began this morning in Muscogee and Harris Counties. The seat was vacated by the January death of Rep. Richard Smith, a longtime member of the General Assembly. There are 28,000 District 139 voters in Muscogee County. And another 11,00 […]
1 min read - USMacon Telegraph
Local elections in Georgia are drawing closer. Here’s who’s running in Macon
See a list of candidates for each race that will be on the ballot in Macon-Bibb County in May.
3 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Longtime solicitor general, Columbus defense attorney to face off in November election
The solicitor general is the prosecutor in Muscogee State Court, handing misdemeanor cases that often involve petty theft, marijuana possession, driving under the influence, and other cases.
2 min read - USThe Augusta Chronicle
Jefferson County qualifying closes with several contested positions
Jefferson County qualifying closes with several contested positions: Sheriff, Coroner, Commission Chair, Commissioner Dist. 2 and Board of Ed Dist. 4
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
2 officers fired by Jonesboro mayor after gun investigation filing lawsuit against city
Two police officers fired by Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor after alleging she pointed a gun at them are now suing the mayor and the City of Jonesboro.
3 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
What you need to know about the 2024 candidates running for seats on the Columbus Council
See the full list of qualifying candidates for the Columbus Council, including those hoping to replace former Councilor John House.
2 min read - USWJBF Augusta
House District 125 Candidate CJ Pearson and supporters questioning why there won’t be a vote re-count
Yesterday, Pearson took to X to question why election officials would refuse to do a hand re-count for the House District 125 Runoff Election after commissioners asked them to. But, views on the subject are divided.
2 min read - USWRBL Columbus
Columbus 2025 is willing to pay you $5,000 to move to the city, but you better bring a good-paying job with you
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An incentive-laced effort to attract professionals to Columbus got a lot of state and national media attention this week. And the organizers say the effort was misinterpreted on social media. Now, they are telling the rest of the story. The online critics have had a field day the last 48 hours […]
3 min read - USWJBF Augusta
Columbia County Board of Elections declines commissioners’ request for ballot hand count
“I think what we need to do is just work with the state, and try to find out what happened and how to prevent it in the future," said Columbia County Board of Elections Director Nancy Gay. "But, at the same time, the state of Georgia has an emergency backup process in place, and it does work, and it worked yesterday.”
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Judge dismisses some charges against Donald Trump in Georgia election interference case
A Fulton County judge has struck down some charges against former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants in the election interference case.
3 min read - USWJBF Augusta
Former Augusta leaders voice support for mayor vote referendum
In May Augusta voters will decide if the mayor should vote like the other commissioners a who's who of past mayor's and lawmakers say it needs to happen
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Four Savannah-Chatham school board seats are up for grabs: See who qualified to run
While four seats for the Savannah-Chatham school board are up for election, only three districts have challengers. Review the qualifying candidates.
5 min read - USThe Augusta Chronicle
Augusta mayors past and present band together to advocate for mayor's equal vote on commission
Former Augusta mayors are helping current Mayor Garnett Johnson to gain the public's support in approving an equal vote in commission meetings.
2 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
The ruling is a blow for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, whose case has been on shaky ground with a move to have her removed from the prosecution over her relationship with a colleague.
3 min read - USColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
What you need to know about Columbus area candidates for state and federal offices
They will be on the ballot in May. Key dates are listed here.
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