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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday, in a move meant to boost the Democratic ticket’s appeal in key Midwestern states and with blue-collar voters, according to media reports by CNN, Bloomberg, The Associated Press and others.

Talk of The Town

Who is Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential Pick Tim Walz?

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has fined the Georgia Republican Party $14,500 for failing to report a contribution from a nonprofit during the 2021 U.S. Senate runoff elections.

Georgia Republicans Slapped With Fine for Illegal Campaign Coordinating

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

San Francisco, CA - August 23, 2019: Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaking at the Democratic National Convention summer session in San Francisco, California.

Your Government, Newsflash

What Did Kamala Harris Say in Georgia on Tuesday?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

At the July 12 meeting, the board’s three Republicans gave preliminary approval to rules changes that would require local election officials to post daily updates on their websites and inside polling places during early voting and give poll watchers greater access on election nights while votes are being processed.

Your Government

Controversial Voting Rule Changes Reset by Georgia Election Board

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race in Georgia, according to a new poll.

Your Government

Trump Leads Harris in Georgia But it is Within The Margin of Error

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Georgia Democrats who stuck with President Joe Biden in the aftermath of his alarming debate performance last month quickly started to line up behind his chosen successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the hours after Biden announced he would bow out of the race.

Talk of The Town

Georgia Democrats Quickly Rally Behind Kamala Harris as Replacement for Biden

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJuly 21, 2024

US Vice President Joseph 'Joe' Biden and Serbian PM Aleksandar Vucic holds a joint press conference

Talk of The Town

Georgians React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of The Presidential Race

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

A nonprofit nonpartisan watchdog group filed a lawsuit Friday charging the State Election Board with violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act after meeting last week without legally required public notice or a quorum.

Your Government

Did The Georgia State Election Board Violate Open Meetings Laws?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Some voters in Bibb County were recently required to prove their residency following allegations of false addresses.

Bibb County Voters Must Prove Residency Under New Georgia Law

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Vice president of USA Joe Biden

Elected and Party Officials React to Last Night’s Debate and Biden’s Poor Performance

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 28, 2024

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta.

Here’s What Happened At The Debate Between Trump and Biden in Atlanta

by Casey Harper | The Center Square and Ireland Owens | The Center SquareJune 28, 2024

Below is the live stream of tonight's historic debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. So, what makes this one "historic?" Here is what's new with tonight's debate:

In The News, Newsflash

WATCH: Trump and Biden Square Off in First Debate in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2024June 28, 2024

Biden and presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump will meet for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election, hosted by CNN, on Thursday night in Atlanta. The highly-anticipated clash between both men – two U.S. presidents, rivals in 2020, who have personally attacked each other for years – and their tight race in Georgia lead some political experts to think the debate could prove decisive in the swing state, a target for both campaigns.

Georgia’s Crucial Role: Could Biden and Trump’s Atlanta Debate Sway The 2024 Election?

by Arjun Singh | The Center SquareJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

In American politics, rhetoric and strategy play pivotal roles in shaping public perception and influencing voter behavior. Former President Donald Trump, known for his unfiltered and often abrasive communication style, has recently made a notable shift in his approach towards President Joe Biden. After months of portraying Biden as incompetent and incapable, Trump began altering his tone just days before their first debate.

Why Did Trump Change His Tone on Biden’s Competence Before Atlanta Debate?

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

The post Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official appeared first on Georgia Recorder.

Racist Slurs and Death Threats: The Dangerous Life of a Georgia Elections Official

by Matt Vasilogambros | StatelineJune 25, 2024

NEW YORK, USA, JUN 17, 2020: Silhouette of republican candidate Donald Trump and democratic candidate Joe Biden. 2020 United States presidential election. US vote, Concept photo for November 3, 2020

How To Watch The First Debate Between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024

The stakes are high for both recent White House occupants as they head into a key televised debate in Atlanta later this week.

Your Government

The Race for Georgia’s Black Voters Continues as Atlanta Debate Between Trump and Biden Looms

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJune 24, 2024

In 2022, the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted Bishop’s seat as one it would attempt to flip that year. But in the end, Bishop handily won reelection by nearly 10 percentage points. The seat is not on the NRCC’s list of targets for this year.

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Election Results: Former Trump Official Defeats Convicted January 6 Rioter

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024