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News Articles: midterms-2018

Why Do Republicans Appear First On The Ballot In Georgia?

If you've already voted early in Georgia, you might have noticed that Republican candidates are listed first on the ballot, even in races without an...

November 02, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

Mike Pence, Oprah Kick Off High-Profile Campaign Visits

In the week leading up to Georgia’s midterm election, several high-profile visitors are in town campaigning for the two leading candidates for governor....

November 01, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell and
  • Stephen Fowler
Oprah Winfrey is expected to campaign for Stacey Abrams Thursday in Cobb and DeKalb counties.

Celebrities, High-Profile People Stump For Gubernatorial Candidates

Over the last two months, gubernatorial candidates in Georgia have wrangled up a lot of support from out of state. Some of that support comes from...

November 01, 2018
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik

Final Gubernatorial Debate Canceled

The second and final gubernatorial debate between Democrat Stacey Abrams, Republican Brian Kemp and Libertarian Ted Metz scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday has...

November 01, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
City Hall in Savannah, Georgia is an early 1900s Renaissance Revival building with a 70-foot gold leaf dome.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Savannah Town Hall

On this edition of Political Rewind, we are live in Savannah Georgia recording with an audience of enthusiastic voters. We talk coastal and statewide...

November 01, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
Healthcare is top of mind for many voters in the midterm election.

Healthcare Looms Large In Ga. Governor's Race

Healthcare is top of mind for many voters in the midterm election. GPB's Emily Jones talked with Andy Miller of Georgia Health News about how it factors...

November 01, 2018
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Outside the board of elections in Macon during early voting in 2016.

New For Some Registered Voters: Actually Voting

A big shift in how Georgians vote is shaping up in this election year. Georgia is headed into the last of three weeks of early voting before election...

October 30, 2018
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

Obama To Campaign For Abrams Friday Ahead Of Election

Former President Barack Obama will campaign with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams and other candidates on Friday. According to the...

October 30, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Trump To Campaign In Georgia On Final Midterm Swing

President Donald Trump is visiting Middle Georgia Sunday as part of a larger effort to secure Republican victories in close midterm elections. He will...

October 30, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
The first gubernatorial debate was held Tuesday at GPB in Midtown.

Slideshow: First Gubernatorial Debate Photos

The candidates largely stuck to campaign talking points during the first time the three shared the stage ahead of the Nov. 6 election. Republican...

October 29, 2018
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By:
  • John Bazemore

Few Surprises In First Televised Georgia Governor Debate

A fire alarm going off a few minutes into the live debate for Georgia’s governor was probably the most unpredictable part of the night. It’s the first...

October 29, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Accusations Of Voter Suppression In A Historic Context

Early voting ends this Friday in Georgia. Accusations of voter suppression have landed Georgia in the national spotlight. Secretary of State Brian Kemp...

October 29, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera
Central American migrants sit on top of the border wall on the beach in San Diego during a gathering of migrants living on both sides of the border.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Mail Bombs, Caravan Play on Campaign Trail

On this edition of Political Rewind, national issues have started to play a larger role in Georgia election campaigns. As investigators continue to look...

October 26, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

Judge: Counties Must Stop Rejecting Absentee Ballots With Signature Mismatch

Georgia elections officials will no longer reject absentee mail-in ballots with signatures that do not match those on file. In a federal court order...

October 26, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

UPDATE: Who Are The 75,000 People On Georgia’s ‘Pending’ List?

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office says there are 75,000 total voter registration applications that are “pending” as of Oct. 17. That’s according...

October 25, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
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