Topic: Election | The Georgia Sun

The Georgia Supreme Court Tuesday upheld only one of seven controversial changes to state election laws the Republican-controlled State Election Board (SEB) approved before last November's elections.

Georgia Supreme Court Shoots Down All But One Change Made By The State Election Board

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

The Georgia Supreme Court Tuesday upheld only one of seven controversial changes to state election laws the Republican-controlled State Election Board (SEB) approved before last November’s elections. In a unanimous ruling, the justices declared four of the other changes invalid and sent the remaining two back to a lower court for further review. The lawsuit […]

The wide-open race for governor of Georgia in the next election will have Democrats attacking Republicans on access to health care and other quality of life issues, as a fourth Democrat enters the race.

What Will The Candidates for Georgia Governor Do About Health Care?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatJune 9, 2025

Senate District 21 includes much of Cherokee County and some of north Fulton County. With seven candidates on the ballot, it’s likely that none will win an outright majority, and the most probable outcome is a runoff between the top two vote getters regardless of their party. The runoff is planned for Sept. 23.

Meet The Candidates For Georgia State Senate District 21

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025

Lee, who now runs a tokenized real estate investment business, said she also wants to be superintendent to promote charter schools and to improve Georgia education overall, which she said is at "the bottom of the barrel."

Who is Running Against Georgia Schools Chief Richard Woods?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms entered the 2026 race for governor Tuesday, vowing to push back against the disruption perpetrated by the Trump administration.

Bottoms Makes it Official: She’s Running for Georgia Governor

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 20, 2025

I love my home state of Georgia so much. The people here may not be rich with the world’s riches, but they are overflowing with kindness, love, family values, and a deep sense of joy, whether they’re sitting on the front porch or the tailgate of a pickup truck. These are the people who raised me, who I’m lucky enough to call friends, and who hug my neck no matter what corner of the state I’m in.

Georgia Viewpoints

Marjorie Taylor Greene: The Senate is Broken and That’s Why I’m Not Running

by Marjorie Taylor GreeneMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement last week that he would not be running for the Senate opened the door to a host of potential candidates. Days later, U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter of St. Simons Island became the first Republican to enter the race.

Another Republican Enters Georgia Senate Race

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMay 12, 2025

Brian Kemp

Why Brian Kemp Won’t Challenge Jon Ossoff in 2026

by B.T. ClarkMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is forming an exploratory committee ahead of a potential run for governor next year.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Takes Next Step to Run For Georgia Governor

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 28, 2025

Carr has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s second-term agenda, but their relationship hasn’t always been chummy. In 2022, Trump called Carr “a disaster every step of the way” and backed an unsuccessful primary challenge against him after Carr declined to investigate Trump’s baseless allegations of widespread voter fraud in Georgia’s 2020 election.

Election Preview: Candidates Line Up For Georgia Governor and Senator

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 22, 2025

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is seriously considering a run for Georgia governor. In a statement released Friday, Bottoms invoked the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., saying there is a “fierce urgency of now.” She criticized Republican leaders for following former President Donald Trump, saying they are leading Georgia off a “moral and economic cliff.”

Should Keisha Lance Bottoms Run for Georgia Governor?

by B.T. ClarkApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath is pausing her campaign for governor, citing her husband's health.

Lucy McBath Suspends Campaign for Governor: Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

🗳️ What We Know: Allen captured 56.72 percent of votes cast in a contest marked by extremely low turnout. Only 3,452 voters participated out of 110,682 registered voters in the district. The Cobb County Election Board certified these results on March 17.

Who is Running in The April 29 Cobb County Election?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, filed paperwork Wednesday creating an exploratory committee for a potential race for governor next year.

Should Lucy McBath Run For Governor?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Georgia's Republican presidential electors formally cast their votes for former President Donald Trump Tuesday in a ceremony at the state Capitol.

Georgia Electors Certify Trump’s Victory

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024