Several Georgia races shed candidates as qualifying week looms and races take shape

This past week – the last before candidates officially qualify to run – brought plenty of news about who won’t be appearing ...

2026 Georgia Election Guide: Midterms, Central Georgia elections and statewide races

Georgia’s 2026 midterm elections are coming up fast. 13WMAZ's election guide outlines major local races, statewide contests, ...

Rep. Ruwa Romman ends campaign for Georgia governor in shift to state Senate bid

State Rep. Ruwa Romman​ is ending her run to be Georgia's next governor, shifting her focus to a soon-to-be-vacant metro ...

Tuberville pitches new state office: What would Alabama’s ‘secretary of energy’ do?

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he wants to create a “secretary of energy” position within Alabama’s state government if he is elected governor. The Republican frontrunner ahead of the May 19 GOP ...

States are told ICE won’t target polling stations in November

The Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday’s call and state officials’ comments ...

Georgia governor candidates have one week to qualify. Who are they?

Those wanting to be Georgia governor have one week to qualify and get their names on the gubernatorial primary ballot. Here's the tentative list.

Trump plans to take his State of the Union message on the road

But Trump — who wove a series of made-for-social media surprises into his address — is known for being able to command ...
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Judge rules against Burt Jones’ unlimited fundraising in race for Georgia governor

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can no longer raise millions of dollars for his gubernatorial campaign through a special fundraising ...

Federal judge blocks Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' unlimited campaign fundraising

A federal judge ruled Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can no longer use a special committee to raise unlimited funds for his Georgia gubernatorial campaign.