Georgia Politics

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Rick Jackson topples Burt Jones, wins GOP nod for governor

The billionaire healthcare executive won despite President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp endorsing his opponent.

Collins defeats Dooley for GOP U.S. Senate nomination

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins will face U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November after winning the Republican runoff in Georgia's Senate contest.

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Georgia runoffs: Track real-time results, including races for U.S. Senate, governor

Get the latest on key races and results in Georgia's June 16, 2026 runoff election.

Latest results for Tuesday’s primary runoff races across Georgia

Primary runoff contests for local, state and congressional contests took place across the state Tuesday.

Politically Georgia

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia redistricting push falters as GOP divisions grow

Some House Republicans are privately resisting the idea of redrawing political boundaries during the special session that begins Wednesday.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Kemp, Trump flex their political muscles days ahead of Georgia’s runoffs

Donald Trump and Brian Kemp broke their silence in two of Georgia's most prominent Republican races.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Candidates jockey for Trump’s blessing in GOP governor’s race

President Donald Trump hosted a tele-rally for Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as Rick Jackson promised he'll be Trump's "favorite governor" at a campaign stop.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.

Georgia’s 33-cent gas tax returns

Georgia was the first state to suspend its gas tax amid soaring prices triggered by President Donald Trump's decision to go to war in Iran.

Brian Kemp’s budget ax falls on raises for state retirees

The governor, now in his final year in office, blocked $100 million in state spending that was meant to guarantee more robust cost-of-living raises for retired state workers.

Brian Kemp signs Georgia income, property tax cuts. Now comes the hard part.

The laws will collectively send $2.9 billion back to taxpayers. The governor hinted at potential spending cuts to help pay for it.

Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMNIST

In a post-Voting Rights Act world, here’s how Americans can find our voice

The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act and effectively diminished the voting power and representation of Black citizens. The solution: proportional representation.

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GUEST COLUMN

Georgia should avoid radical gerrymandering Tennessee imposed upon its people

The U.S. Supreme Court's weaking of the Voting Rights Act is disenfranchising minority communities across the South. Georgia can take a better path.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

For Trump, Derek Dooley’s original sin was telling the truth about 2020

The only litmus test for Donald Trump’s support in 2026 is where Republicans were in 2020 and what they’ve said about it since then. Dooley told the truth and failed the test.

State Government

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GUEST COLUMNISTS

Georgians trust their elections. Lawmakers must make sure to keep it that way.

Most Georgia Republicans and Democrats say they trust the integrity of the elections system. As lawmakers prepare to meet in special session, they need to respect that trust.

The Georgia special legislative session almost nobody wanted

State lawmakers are returning to work amid the World Cup and midterm campaigning to potentially redraw Georgia's political maps. It carries a big political risk.

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Former Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker dies at 84

Majority leader from 1986 to 2004, he is the father of current Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III.

Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.

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Lieutenant governor runoffs expose rifts in both parties

The runup to the June 16 runoffs for lieutenant governor is shaping up to be a battle of style.

Robb Pitts calls out Brian Kemp for his transportation appointments

The Fulton County Commission chair says the Georgia governor’s appointments are not representative of the area. Seven of the eight people Kemp appointed are white.

More AJC Politics

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Georgia primary runoff 2026: Live results, mapped by precinct

Live precinct results from Georgia's June 16 primary runoff: GOP governor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and other statewide races, by county.

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Georgia Republicans reject 2020 election denier for secretary of state

GOP voters choose state Rep. Tim Fleming in primary runoff for secretary of state.

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What to watch in Georgia’s Senate and governor runoffs

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide marquee Republican runoffs for the GOP's gubernatorial and Senate nominations.

Federal judge recuses herself from Georgia election case

Judge Eleanor Ross said her decision concerned her attendance at an event for DA Fani Willis which could create the ‘perception of bias.’ Ross is involved in a sex scandal.

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For Georgia’s congressional delegation, redistricting is a waiting game

The upcoming special session could produce a new congressional map in Georgia, but the lawmakers currently in those seats have no say in how they are drawn.

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Mo Ivory unseats Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts

Two other Democratic primary battles for the Fulton Commission also were decided, and an incumbent on the DeKalb County Commission was unseated.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia redistricting push falters as GOP divisions grow

Some House Republicans are privately resisting the idea of redrawing political boundaries during the special session that begins Wednesday.

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GUEST COLUMNIST

In a post-Voting Rights Act world, here’s how Americans can find our voice

The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act and effectively diminished the voting power and representation of Black citizens. The solution: proportional representation.

Credit: Nathan Posner for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia should avoid radical gerrymandering Tennessee imposed upon its people

The U.S. Supreme Court's weaking of the Voting Rights Act is disenfranchising minority communities across the South. Georgia can take a better path.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Kemp, Trump flex their political muscles days ahead of Georgia’s runoffs

Donald Trump and Brian Kemp broke their silence in two of Georgia's most prominent Republican races.