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News Articles: Midterm Election

Gov. Brian Kemp, with his wife, Marty Kemp, gives a thumbs-up sign in celebration of his reelection win over Stacey Abrams late Nov. 8, 2022.

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Political Rewind: Senate race could go to runoff; Kemp wins 2nd term; GOP sweeps down-ballot races

Wednesday at 9 a.m.: As the dust settles, Georgians know the outcomes of several races. Gov. Brian Kemp has secured a second term and Republicans hold most state offices. But there's no clear winner between Warnock and Walker as control of Congress remains unclear.

November 09, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
During a 'Get Out The Vote' rally at New Fellowship Baptist Church in Macon, Ga., congregants heard from several faith leaders encouraging Black voter turnout. The rally was hosted by Faith Works, a nonpartisan voter advocacy group that also trains poll chaplains.

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  • Politics

Amid concerns of voter intimidation, poll chaplains in Georgia offer support

So-called “poll chaplains,” or election-day volunteers from places of worship, will be at select polling places on Tuesday.  They plan to  support voters and help them navigate  changes in Georgia’s election law.

November 07, 2022
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Marcus Flowers speaks at a campaign event in Acworth, Ga.

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In Georgia's 14th District, Dems pin hopes on Marcus Flowers to unseat Marjorie Taylor Greene

The 14th Congressional District in Georgia’s northwest corner has been represented by someone who has become a political lightning rod, Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. In response, Democrats have put political newcomer and Army veteran Marcus Flowers on the ballot this year, and they’re hoping an anti-incumbent message will make a difference.

November 01, 2022
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By:
  • Peter Biello
Voters in Bibb County take advantage of Sunday Voting on Oct. 23, 2022 in Macon, Georgia, ahead of the November midterm election.

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  • Politics

Georgia's early voting turnout so far is Blacker, older than recent general elections

A record number of Georgians are showing up to vote early in a midterm election. Here's a look at who they are.

October 24, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
After narrowly losing the governor's race in 2018, Democrat Stacey Abrams is running again in 2022 under a platform of "One Georgia."

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  • Politics

Stacey Abrams looks to win Black men in bid for Ga. governor

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is trying to solidify support and boost turnout by Black men in her governor's race against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp.

September 30, 2022
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  • Associated Press
People visit a booth set up by Fulton County to recruit new poll workers at the Alpharetta Farmers Market on Sept. 10, 2022, in Alpharetta, Ga. Lies about the integrity of the 2020 presidential contest by former President Donald Trump and his allies are spurring new interest in working the polls in Georgia and elsewhere in the nation for the upcoming midterm elections.

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  • Elections

False claims, threats fuel poll worker sign-ups for midterms

False claims about the 2020 presidential election by former President Donald Trump and his allies are spurring new interest in working the polls in Georgia and elsewhere for the upcoming midterm elections, but for different reasons.

September 26, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Road to Majority conference Friday, June 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a special grand jury. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, filed petitions with the judge overseeing the special grand jury.

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  • Politics

Takeaways: Trump tightens grip on GOP, narrow Squad victory

After an uneven start, Donald Trump's tour of revenge ousted Republican members of Congress, unleashed an army of Trump-backed "America First" candidates to beat back the establishment and strengthened his grip on the party.

August 10, 2022
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  • Associated Press
music midtown

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Political Rewind: Music Midtown canceled; Claiming unborn kids on taxes; Update on Fulton probe

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Music Midtown has been canceled, allegedly because of Georgia's gun laws. Plus, the State Department of Revenue will allow Georgians to claim embryos on income tax deductions. Meanwhile, Tamar Hallerman provides an update on the latest in the Fulton County probe.

August 02, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Voting line

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  • Elections

And we’re off! Georgia’s 2022 early voting season starts with sky-high stakes

Over the next several weeks Georgians will cast ballots for the May 24 primaries that will determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, congressional districts, secretary of state and other tests of the state’s budding battleground status.

May 02, 2022
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By:
  • Stanley Dunlap
Perdue and Kemp

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  • Elections

Statewide primary debate face-offs loom, with Kemp v Perdue as main event

With the 2022 primary season in full swing, attention is shifting to the role that in-person debates will have on electing party nominees for U.S. Senate, secretary of state, Congress and governor.

April 15, 2022
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By:
  • Stanley Dunlap

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Top 10 Political Stories of the Year

If one more political event occurs before the year’s end, 2018 may just burst at the seams.

December 31, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Bianca Theodore
The secretary of state regulates and certifies elections in Georgia and will be instrumental in updating the state's antiquated voting machines.

Powered By The People: Need New Voting Machines? Ask The Secretary Of State

With less than a month remaining before Georgia's midterm elections, GPB's Morning Edition is taking a look at the importance of the offices on the...

November 08, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

Powered By The People: Why Care About The State School Superintendent?

With just weeks remaining before Georgia's midterm elections, GPB's Morning Edition is taking a look at the importance of the offices on the ballot and...

November 08, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

2018 Midterms: Georgia's Constitutional Amendments Explained

Turnout for this year's election is higher than previous midterms, thanks in part to a nationally-watched governor's race between Democrat Stacey Abrams...

November 06, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill ,
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • and 1 more

Decoding Ballot Amendment Language In Georgia

Seven ballot measures are currently up for vote during Georgia's midterm elections. They cover everything from victims' rights to environmental...

November 06, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera
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