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 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., center right, leaves the Albany County Courthouse, Aug. 6, 2024, in Albany, N.Y.

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Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain

Three independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia's presidential ballot on Tuesday. But legal challenges still loom. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says independents Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz of the Party for Socialism and Liberation each collected more than the 7,500 signatures needed to qualify.

August 14, 2024
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  • Associated Press
State Sen. Burt Jones (R-Jackson) officially launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.

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Political Rewind: Burt Jones targets DEI programs; Raffensperger says disinfo threatens democracy

Friday on Political Rewind: Mirroring conservative leadership nationwide, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is calling for an audit of University System spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Plus, Brad Raffensperger tells reporters disinformation is the greatest threat to democracy.

April 28, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Chase McGee
The line to vote at the Bonaire Middle School precinct in Houston County.

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Political Rewind: Ending runoffs; Abrams open to run again; Texts between Meadows and GOP revealed

Thursday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for an end to Georgia's runoffs. Stacey Abrams gave her first public interview after the election. And texts between Mark Meadows and Georgia Republicans show unfounded conspiracy theories. #gapol

December 15, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Chase McGee ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his deputy Gabriel Sterling testify on June 21, 2022 at the US House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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Georgia Today: Secretary of State subpoenaed, open enrollment, AAA forecasts holiday travel

On the Tuesday Dec. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia’s Secretary of State has been subpoenaed, the deadline for open market insurance enrollment nears, and AAA says people are going to do a lot of traveling this holiday season.

December 13, 2022
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
The line to vote at the Bonaire Middle School precinct in Houston County.

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Political Rewind: New poll shows Senate race in dead heat; Abrams lags in governor's race

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A new poll from GPB News and the Georgia News Collaborative shows Walker and Warnock nearly tied, but recent controversies might have an impact on the outcome in November. The poll also shows Abrams trailing Kemp by double digits and republicans leading down-ballot races.

October 12, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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Political Rewind: Coffee County saga; Immigration stunts; Braves face political fastball

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Confidence in election integrity remains a concern for voters as the Secretary of State's Office replaces voting machines in Coffee County. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves' trip to the White House pitches political fastballs for state Republicans and Democrats.

September 27, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Wandrea Moss and Ruby Hunt

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Political Rewind: Abrams and Dems win big; Trump-backed candidates lose; Shaye Moss' testimony

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams' three endorsed candidates win their runoffs. Plus, Trump-endorsed candidates lose races, a sign that state Republicans are moving away from the former president. Meanwhile, the Jan. 6 committee hearing featured compelling testimony from Georgians.

June 22, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Governor Brian Kemp gives a speech at his campaign watch party as he wins the GOP nomination for governor.

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Political Rewind: Death toll rises in Uvalde shooting; Will candidates respond to gun control calls?

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Political Rewind team convenes for a special live 2 p.m. broadcast following Georgia's primary election. But first, we tackle the latest news out of Uvalde, Texas, after a mass shooting at an elementary school there.  

May 25, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Democrat John Barrow, left, and Republican Brad Raffensperger, right, at the first Atlanta Press Club/Georgia Public Broadcasting Debate. Raffensberger did not attend the second debate.

Election Season Ends Tuesday With Runoffs For Secretary Of State, Public Service Commission

Tuesday is again Election Day in Georgia with runoffs for secretary of state and a spot on the Public Service Commission. Voters will choose between...

December 03, 2018
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

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