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Political Rewind: Voter Suppression Lawsuits

On this Podcast Edition of Political Rewind, GPB Reporter Stephen Fowler breaks down all of the lawsuits, controversies and provides context surrounding...

October 25, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Stephen Fowler

What is a Provisional Ballot?

What happens when a possible voter’s name has changed and isn’t reflected on the voter rolls? What happens when a possible voter doesn’t have the...

October 25, 2018
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp makes his pitch to be the next Governor of Georgia during the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.

Why Shouldn't Kemp Recuse Himself? Ask Someone Who Had His Job

There’s a question a lot of Georgians have been asking this election season: given that the secretary of state oversees elections in the state, why...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
The entrance to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, where voting was steady on the second day of early voting in 2016.

Can Paperwork Keep Potential Voters From Polls?

If you know Lindsay Holliday, you know he’s serious about his politics. Holliday, who most people in Macon know as “Doc,” was once a fixture at Macon...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

GALEO Steps In To Help Spanish Speaking Voters In Georgia

The upcoming midterm elections are causing stress for many people in Georgia, especially people of color. Last week, the Georgia Legislative Black...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming
In September, a federal judge denied a request to move the midterm elections to paper ballots, citing a tight timeline that could be rife with confusion.

How Does Georgia's Election System Work?

On a recent sunny Monday, joggers on their morning stroll in Fayetteville's McCurry Park might have been surprised to hear thumps, clicks and whirrs...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Checking ID against registration in Bibb County on primary day, May 22, 2018.

Legally Inaccurate Voter Registration Forms Widespread In Georgia

Stephanie McClure, a professor of sociology at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, had a simple plan. She and other members of the...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Election after election, politicans, pundits and regular people ask if Georgia is turning blue.

Can Democrats Turn Georgia Blue In 2018?

Is Georgia turning blue? That question came up in 2014 when Jason Carter ran for governor , in 2016 when Hillary Clinton ran for president and in 2017...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Leighton Rowell

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Record Breaking Number of Early Voters

On this edition of Political Rewind, the first week of early voting shows record-breaking turnout, but accusations of voter suppression rose just as much.

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
 U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Georgia Gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams and Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley hold a campaign rally at Clayton State University south of Atlanta.

Mass. Democrats Warren, Pressley Rally For Abrams In Georgia

Dozens of supporters packed into a converted office in a Jonesboro strip mall Tuesday to catch a glimpse of Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Why Are 53,000 Voter Registrations On Hold In Georgia?

On the final day of voter registration in Georgia, a report from The Associated Press found the Georgia Secretary of State’s office has more than 53,000...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Problems Voting In Georgia? Send Us Your Tips

Georgia's election system is a multi-step process , and there are many chances for confusion and mistakes along the way. GPB News is partnering with...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Florida Senator Marco Rubio chats with a patron at the White House restaurant in Buckhead.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio Campaigns With Brian Kemp

Republican candidate for governor Brian Kemp picked up another out-of-state endorsement Monday. This time from Marco Rubio.

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Donald Trump Jr. rallies for Brian Kemp in Athens.

Donald Trump Jr. Stumps For Brian Kemp In Athens

Donald Trump Jr. stumped in Athens Tuesday evening for Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp. About a hundred supporters were on hand at the...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Republican gubernatorial candidate for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, center, speaks as Democrat Stacey Abrams, left, and Libertarian Ted Metz look on during a debate Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Candidates for Governor Clash in Debate

On this edition of Political Rewind, a recap from Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate. Did we learn anything new about the candidates? Did Libertarian...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
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