Georgia Democrats hope a recent special election win in a deep-red state Senate district means their party could make gains in 2026

A federal judge has upheld a portion of a controversial 2022 Georgia election law dealing with absentee ballots.

Those who live in Senate District 21 can cast their ballot at select voting sites ahead of the Sept. 23 runoff election.

The judge ruled the state has a compelling interest in reducing voter confusion and increasing electoral efficiency.

By bne IntelliNews South Caucasus bureau Georgia’s October 4 municipal elections are already mired in controversy, as major international observers refuse to participate and key opposition parties extend their boycott amid growing state repression.

Two major positions are up for grabs in Georgia’s 2026 election season, the governorship and Jon Ossoff’s U.S. Senate seat.

It’s the final countdown for Democrat Debra Shigley and Republican Jason Dickerson in their mission to represent a suburban Atlanta state Senate district.

With their terms set to expire Dec. 31, 2026, these Georgia appellate judges must soon decide whether to run to retain their seats on the bench.

A judge has rejected a challenge to two provisions of a Georgia election law related to absentee ballot applications. The provisions were part of a sweeping elections overhaul passed by Republican state lawmakers in Georgia in 2021,

Another major court victory has reaffirmed Georgia’s right to protect fair and secure elections. A federal district court has upheld key provision

Gabriel Sterling, known for defending Georgia's 2020 election results, is running for the state's secretary of state

Salome Zourabichvili says October 2024's parliamentary contest that saw a pro-Russia party win most of the seats was rigged by Moscow. She says she is the legitimate leader of the people of Georgia.