GOP Swing State Justices Sweep In Rare Midterm Setback For Democrats
In a surprising outcome during the 2026 midterm elections, two GOP-appointed justices in Georgia won against Democratic challengers. Charles Bethel and Sarah Warren secured their positions with significant support, while a third justice, Benjamin Land, ran unopposed. This victory marks a notable shift as Democrats had previously gained ground in the state.
- ▪GOP-appointed justices Charles Bethel and Sarah Warren defeated their Democratic challengers in the Georgia Supreme Court elections.
- ▪Both justices were appointed by former Republican Governor Nathan Deal in 2018.
- ▪The elections saw over $4 million spent on advertising from both sides.
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Elections GOP Swing State Justices Sweep In Rare Midterm Setback For Democrats (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Nick Naulty Contributor May 20, 2026 10:57 AM ET May 20, 2026 10:57 AM ET Nick Naulty Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Two Georgia Supreme Court justices secured victories Tuesday against Democratic-backed challengers Tuesday in a rare set of GOP victories during the 2026 election cycle.
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