Houston Gaines, PSC election, Georgia’s big money Senate race | On The Record with ANF

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Houston Gaines has represented his Athens district in the state House since 2019. Now, he’s hoping to become Georgia’s newest congressman in his campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the 10th district.

Gaines goes “On The Record” about his campaign, the current partial government shutdown, and his position on such issues as health care and immigration.

Also in this week’s show:

• The latest developments in the partial U.S. government shutdown.
• The Fulton County Superior Court judge overseeing the now-stalled indictment of President Donald Trump has given prosecutors until Nov. 14, 2025, to appoint a new prosecutor for the case.

• One of Georgia’s most under-the-radar special elections coming up in four weeks could have the most impact on the state’s residents.
  • To find out where you can vote early or to view your sample ballot, click here.
• U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley have both raised almost $2 million in their quests to become Georgia’s next United States senator.
• Critics are calling for more inclusion and context and less celebration at Stone Mountain Park.
• Atlanta’s municipal elections are less than four weeks away. Here are the latest developments.

On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum and political reporter Doug Reardon. It airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Atlanta News First.

The program, which can also be seen on Atlanta News First’s website and all of its streaming and podcasting platforms, features extensive interviews with Atlanta’s and Georgia’s most influential political leaders, newsmakers and analysts.

In 2026, Georgia’s nationally watched gubernatorial and congressional elections could set the tone for the U.S. midterm elections. On The Record features interviews from both Republican and Democratic candidates for every major office.

And just like 2016, 2020 and 2024, Georgia will once again be a key state in the 2028 presidential election, with red and blue power brokers lobbying the swing state, which is often a direct way to the White House.

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