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From former Atlanta City Hall officials to some of Georgia’s best-known business and entertainment leaders, Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has assembled a team to help prepare for her move into the governor’s office.
Republicans point to taxes, insurance, rural health care as possible areas of agreement in a divided state government.
Democratic lieutenant governor-elect says expanding Medicaid, lowering housing costs are priorities.
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history, Jon Ossoff holds his Senate seat, Democrats flip the state House. Here’s how Georgia’s balance of power shifted overnight.
“Georgians made a very clear choice on Tuesday, up and down the ballot,” Bottoms said. “We asked for a state government that works on behalf of everyone. I am grateful to every single voter who supported our campaign and even those that did not. Now, the work begins.”
According to state election returns, the political shift follows a multimillion-dollar campaign focused on rising electricity costs and the rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centers across the state.
At Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, one day after the election, students at the school where Bottoms graduated from looked to the unprecedented win as inspiration.
Democrats have secured a majority in the Georgia House of Representatives for the first time since 2004, setting up a transfer of legislative power and positioning Rep. Carolyn Hugley to become the first woman and first person of color to serve as speaker of the House.
Historic midterm election delivers total executive branch realignment with upsets across Georgia’s constitutional offices.
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms led a sweeping midterm surge, but governing a divided state presents immediate challenges.
Georgia’s new Democratic lieutenant governor will preside over a likely majority GOP state Senate.
Decatur police are investigating an arson after several political signs were intentionally set on fire near the intersection of Willow Lane and Superior Avenue on Monday, Nov. 2.
In a statement on Wednesday, the outgoing governor congratulated Bottoms and Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff, who kept his seat.
Beyond high-profile political races, Georgians weighed in on three constitutional amendments affecting taxes, courts, and emergency services.
Democrat scores key statewide win to head Georgia's agricultural and consumer protection agency.
Balance of Senate, future of the governor’s mansion on the line following record early turnout, millions in campaign spending.
Former Atlanta mayor defeats billionaire Republican Rick Jackson, ending decades-long Democratic drought in Georgia’s executive mansion.
Porcher, a U.S. Air Force veteran, former educator, and community advocate, secured the statewide office following a hard-fought 2026 midterm contest.
Democrat scores statewide victory over Republican incumbent John King.
The former federal prosecutor becomes the first Black female to hold Georgia’s top law enforcement office.
Five elected commissioners regulate Georgia’s investor-owned utilities, setting rates for Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light and phone service.
11th district covers northwest Atlanta suburbs, much of Cobb and Cherokee counties.
Georgia’s elected 5-member PSC sets rates for Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light and phone service in staggered 6-year terms.
Secretary of State oversees elections, licensing; Brad Raffensperger exits after Trump 2021 standoff.
Powell defeats GOP incumbent Richard Woods.
Powered by huge Election Day turnout topping 1 million ballots, see who won each congressional district and how every Georgia county cast its votes.
After record-breaking turnout pushing past 3 million ballots statewide, explore county-level results determining the balance of power in Washington.
See which way all 159 Georgia counties swung in the high-stakes showdown between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Athens Republican in state House since 2019, endorsed by President Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson.
McCormick defeats Tony Kozycki for another term in north metro Atlanta suburbs.
Shawn Harris had run strong earlier this year, fueling Democratic hopes that fell short.
Solidly Republican west-central Georgia district stays red in 2026 midterms.
Senior Georgia Republican secures ninth term Tuesday.
Incumbent defeats Mike Collins in a race marked by bitter personal insults, attacks.
Republican secures fourth term, defeating Democrat community organizer.