One voter sued on behalf of the nearly 2,900 people who did not receive their ballots in the mail as expected ahead of the midterm elections. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Cobb voters file lawsuit over delayed absentee ballots

Nearly 2,900 Cobb County voters who requested absentee ballots during the first half of October have experienced delays.

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Georgia has four open U.S. House seats and a fifth with a person in office less than a year. Yet, there is little intrigue about which party is favored to win the general election. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Is gerrymandering making Georgia’s U.S. House races boring?

Analysts say that a blue wave on Election Day still may not be enough for Democrats to flip any of Georgia's nine Republican-held U.S. House seats.

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Ossoff vs. Collins: @tiamitchell.com of @ajc.com on what Georgia voters are weighing in the Senate race.

Could Sen. Jon Ossoff run for president in 2028? @tiamitchell.com of @ajc.com weighs in. #GASen

“The conflict in Iran has run up the price of gas and diesel, and this all needs to end,” Sen. Jim Risch told me. “Once the conflict is over, it’s going to come down rather quickly.” His opponent, Todd Achilles, says Risch—chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—should do more to end it.

Jim Risch calls for Iran war to end as rising costs take center stage in Idaho Senate race

WASHINGTON – The Idaho Republican who leads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Thursday the U.S. war with Iran must end to help bring down high costs for Americans, as President Donald Trump ...

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Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said the Protect College Sports Act is an improvement over the status quo. His counterpart, Sen. Raphael Warnock, said it doesn’t do enough to protect athletes. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Ossoff says NIL bill is a good first step toward fixing college sports

Supporters say the Protect College Sports Act creates standards to even the college athletics playing field, but opponents say there are not enough benefits for athletes.

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Last week, I spent a lot of time with new Congressman Everton Blair Jr., watching how he was celebrated for being "one of the only" in several categories. Read more in the @ajc.com. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Black, gay and young, Everton Blair finds a warm welcome in Washington

U.S. Rep. Everton Blair Jr., D-Lilburn, has been celebrated for being Georgia's first openly gay member of Congress. He is also the delegation's youngest member.

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News: Congressman Everton Blair is launching a federal PAC to support like-minded candidates across the nation. More in today’s @ajc Politically Georgia newsletter. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Polls paint starkly different pictures of Georgia’s top races

The polls show the governor's race in a dead heat while Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has a lead over Republican challenger Mike Collins.

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ICYMI: MARTA's CEO said more federal dollars are needed to address safety on the transit system. But he also thinks the state should finally begin supporting MARTA, too. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

MARTA CEO joins transit leaders asking feds for more safety dollars

MARTA CEO Jonathan Hunt joined the leaders of the nation's largest transit agencies to push for more federal funding to address safety and security.

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‘He’s our leader,’ one Georgia attendee said. My final dispatch from the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Georgia GOP activists leave midterm convention energized

Georgians attending the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas said it accomplished its purpose: to energize the base ahead of November's election.

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Night 1 of the GOP convention: Mike Collins highlights his sponsorship of the Laken Riley Act. Says Ossoff and Democrats don't reflect American values. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Mike Collins touts passage of Laken Riley Act at GOP midterm convention

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One year later, more than 500 Georgia National Guard members remain in DC. Activists and the DC Council want them to go home, but that is likely a decision for the next governor. Gift link: www.ajc.com/politics/202...

One year later: More than 500 Georgia National Guard troops remain in D.C.

Gov. Brian Kemp deployed of Georgia National Guard members to Washington one year ago. Hundreds still remain.

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Starting tonight: The GOP midterm convention in Dallas. Here is my article about how Georgia Republicans are preparing to engage (or not). More to come live from Texas! Gift link: www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Republicans’ midterm convention is all about Trump

The Republican Party's first ever midterm convention begins Wednesday. Although candidates such as Mike Collins have speaking roles, the focus will be President Donald Trump.

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Two Georgians will be on the speaking stage in Dallas. Mike Collins, who is in a tough Senate race, and U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, a Trump ally who is deputy chair of the NRCC www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Mike Collins, facing tough Senate race, will speak at GOP convention

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, who is running for Senate, and Rep. Brian Jack, will both be speaking at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.

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Republican groups told me they are still committed to helping Mike Collins defeat Jon Ossoff, even amid his controversies, and they have millions ready to spend. Gift link: www.ajc.com/politics/202...

GOP groups ramp up spending to support Mike Collins

Groups affiliated with the Republican Party have pledged to spend at least $59 million in Georgia in hopes of helping U.S. Rep. Mike Collins unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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Everton “EJ” Blair Jr., the former Gwinnett County School Board chair, will complete the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s term in office following his win Tuesday in a special runoff against Scott’s daughter. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Everton Blair wins runoff to finish Rep. David Scott’s term

Everton Blair Jr. defeats Marcye Scott in the Aug. 25, 2026, special election runoff to finish late Congressman David Scott's term in office.

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My latest for the @ajc.com: Digging into recently filed financial disclosures of campaign opponents U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. Collins' is crypto heavy, but doesn't appear to be making him rich. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Ossoff, Collins are millionaires. Here is how they manage their money.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, both recently filed financial disclosure paperwork that provides insight into how they make their millions.

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Humbled. Honored. Thank you to the Washington Government Relations Group for making me this year’s Gwen Ifill Award winner. And thank you @ajc.com for making sure the world knows.

Democratic candidates Marcye Scott and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair Jr. appear to be headed to a runoff to determine who will complete the remainder of late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s term in office. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Blair, Scott advance to runoff in 13th Congressional District special election

Democrats Marcye Scott and Everton Blair have advanced to an August runoff in the special election in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

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Although the House Ethics Committee no longer has jurisdiction to investigate Brandon Phillips, its inquiry into whether U.S. Rep. Mike Collins violated any laws or rules is ongoing. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Former aide to Mike Collins dropped from House Ethics probe

Because U.S. Rep. Mike Collins parted ways with his former chief of staff Brandon Phillips, Phillips is no longer under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

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Mike Collins is under scrutiny for son-in-law’s antisemitic comments, first reported by CNN. We heard from Jewish voters in Georgia who were unhappy with how Collins responded initially to that report. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Mike Collins under scrutiny for son-in-law’s antisemitic comments

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican hoping to unseat Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, points to his votes supporting Israel after news reports on his son-in-law’s social media.

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Let @tiamitchell.com put u on to “CrazySexyCool — The TLC Musical.”

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said she will follow the science when it comes to addressing public health emergencies as she works to restore trust in the agency. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Nominee to head CDC promises to follow the science

Erica Schwartz, nominated to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Sean ‌Kaufman, tapped for a top job at HHS, testified at a confirmation hearing.

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Thank you to @uatl.bsky.social for allowing me to be the first to contribute to their new feature: "Let Me Put You On!" And it's all about opening night at CrazySexyCool-The TLC Musical. In a nutshell: It was amazing! www.uatl.com/news/2026/07...

Let Me Put U On to ‘CrazySexyCool — the TLC Musical’

The stories of Atlanta trio T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli were no mystery to me. I was still blown away.

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Late Congressman David Scott’s youngest daughter is among the six candidates competing in the special election, now underway, to finish out his term. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Six candidates, including David Scott’s daughter, compete to finish his term

U.S. Rep. David Scott's daughter, Marcye, and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair are among six candidates competing in the special election.

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Thank you to @qondintini.bsky.social for coming on the @ajc.com Politically Georgia podcast to chat with me about thirst traps, Senators My Boo and Bae and being a social media influencer in the world of politics. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

How Qondi Ntini turned political thirst into campaign influence

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I took a break from action at the Capitol to check out Georgia’s booth at the Great American State Fair. Not much interactive inside, but displays highlighting the state’s biggest commodities.

The dispute over whether Fulton County must seat two Republican-backed members to its election board is headed to state’s highest court.

Fulton election board dispute goes to Georgia Supreme Court

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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act could be signed into law soon. Here is what stakeholders say could be the impact in Georgia.

Congress passed an affordable housing package. What can it do for Georgia?

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Darializa Avila Chevalier is projected to win the Democratic primary in New York’s 13th Congressional District, a stunning defeat for incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat All three progressive candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won their primaries

Democratic Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier Unseats 5-Term Congressman In New York Primary

In a stunning upset, the 32-year-old community organizer defeated Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat with help from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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