What to know about Georgia’s primary elections
Georgia's primary elections on May 19 feature high-stakes races for governor, Senate, and House seats, with the state remaining a key political battleground. The elections occur amid national debates over redistricting and voting rights, and Georgia's majority-vote requirement could trigger runoffs on June 16. Voters can participate regardless of party affiliation, with early voting available from April 27 to May 15.
- ▪Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, is running unopposed in his primary and has over $31 million in campaign funds, giving him a significant advantage in the general election.
- ▪The Republican Senate primary includes multiple candidates, with Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley in a tight race, potentially leading to a June runoff.
- ▪Georgia's congressional map may be redrawn to favor Republicans further, but Governor Brian Kemp has not confirmed whether he will pursue new district lines.
- ▪Early voting runs from April 27 to May 15, and Election Day polling hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 19.
- ▪Voters do not need to be registered with a party to participate in Georgia's primary elections.
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Georgia voters are heading into one of the country’s most closely watched primary cycles, with competitive races for governor, one of its Senate seats, 13 House seats, and a series of legislative battles that could shape the state’s political direction for years. The May 19 primaries come as Georgia remains one of the nation’s premier battleground states. Republicans still dominate statewide offices and the General Assembly, but Democrats have proven competitive in federal races, winning two Senate seats since 2020 and narrowing margins in suburban Atlanta.
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