Trump, Georgia and Legal Fees
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A national democracy expert says Georgia became a "testing ground" for election pressure in 2020, and the lessons learned then could be used again unless communities push back.
The DOJ has moved to dismiss assault charges against Harrison Floyd, one of 19 defendants who was charged with trying to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
Political resignations have led to multiple special elections being scheduled in Georgia this year on top of midterms in November. Watch these races.
Georgia is once again expected to play a pivotal role in this year's midterm elections, with races for a competitive U.S. Senate seat and a new governor drawing national attention.
Georgia faces a surge of special elections in 2026 following the resignations of Marjorie Taylor Greene and state representatives Karen Bennett and Lynn Heffner.
Commissioner Dana Barrett announced her candidacy Thursday. Georgia’s secretary of state has a number of duties, including overseeing elections and granting business licenses.
Two U.S. Justice Department voting section attorneys have backgrounds representing Georgia Republicans in election disputes.