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New Poll Shows Jackson, Bottoms in Standoff as Early Voting Surges Across the Peach State
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, are in a dead heat, according to a new poll by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The poll, conducted by the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center, shows Jackson polling at 46%, while Bottoms follows closely behind… -
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Trump Rails Against Ossoff and Disastrous Policies of the ‘Dumocrats’ at Midterm Rally
DALTON, Ga.-President Donald Trump rallied supporters from across the state at the Dalton Municipal Airport on Friday in support of Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson and U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins. Before the president’s arrival, Jackson, Collins, and other notable speakers came to the podium to speak, enthusing the crowd. Once Trump arrived,… -
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Georgia Election Vendors Seek to Win Over Committee Members: Take 2
ATLANTA–Several election equipment vendors made their pitch to committee members Thursday morning at the State Capitol as to why they are the best fit to guide the Peach State’s next voting system. The committee consists of two co-chairs, state Sen. Max Burns, R-Sylvania, and state Rep. Victor Anderson, R-Cornelia, and other members as well. Voting… -
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Rick Jackson for Governor? Opinions from Peach State Voters
BUFORD, Georgia–Canvassers from Americans for Prosperity (AFP) State PAC traveled from house-to-house Tuesday in support of Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. The effort comes as part of a broader mission to ensure former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is not re-elected to public service. Tony West, senior advisor for Americans for Prosperity State PAC, told… -
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Collins Gears Up as Early Voting Commences, Vance Visits Atlanta
ATLANTA—On Wednesday morning, Rep. Mike Collins welcomed a campaign appearance by Vice President JD Vance, noting that Vance’s appearance, along with President Donald Trump’s upcoming appearance on Friday, show that Georgia is “in play.” Vance’s visit comes at a crucial point leading up to the midterm election, where Collins is battling Sen. Jon Ossoff in… -
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Collins and Ossoff Face Off in Heated Debate: Take Two
ATLANTA–Rep. Mike Collins and Sen. Jon Ossoff took the stage Tuesday night for the second time in a debate, exchanging fiery words and accusations. The exchange comes following a debate last week where candidates clashed over affordability, healthcare, and more. Collins spoke first, painting a picture of the stark contrast between him and Ossoff. He… -
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Rick Jackson Ignites Supporters at Georgia Rally as Early Voting Kicks Off
On Monday evening, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson spoke to supporters at a campaign rally in Grovetown, Georgia, just west of Augusta. Jackson was joined by Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp as he made jabs against the record of his Democrat challenger, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Kemp was first to… -
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Collins vs. Ossoff Debate: Biggest Takeaways
On Thursday night, Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Mike Collins took the stage in Doraville, Georgia, to face off against each other in a heated debate. The event comes at a crucial time leading up to the midterm elections, with Election Day just weeks away, and early voting starting next Tuesday. The three main topics… -
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Jackson vs. Bottoms: 3 Biggest Takeaways From the Peach State Debate
Affordability, health care, and technology: These were three main issues that former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and health care executive Rick Jackson were faced with during Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate in Doraville, Georgia. The two candidates took the stage, and immediately, attacks began. Bottoms opened by saying, “While my opponent is running to enrich himself… -
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Ossoff on ‘Election Integrity’: All Has Gone Wrong
Sen. Jon Ossoff has voted for “election integrity” measures, but not in the way you would think. The Heritage Action Scorecard shows two instances during the 117th session of Congress (2021-2022) where Ossoff voted for seemingly good measures on paper that are ultimately wolves in sheep’s clothing. As Stewart Bragg, general consultant for JLK Political… -
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Protect College Sports Act: Georgia’s Democrat Senators Surprisingly Disagree Amid Conferences’ Support
The Protect College Sports Act, championed and authored by Sen. Ted Cruz, has now passed the Senate 77-22 and is headed to the House, but with Georgia’s two Democrat Senators lining up on different sides of the issue. The bill has drawn bipartisan support from not only its cosponsors, but also from voices across the… -
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Georgia Election Vendors Vie to Win Over Committee Members
ATLANTA—On Thursday, the Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee held its fourth meeting at the Georgia Statehouse to hear from vendors about what sets their systems and machines apart from others. This all comes as part of a large-scale effort to create specifications and standards for the state’s next election system. The committee… -
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Election Betting on the Rise Ahead of Midterms: Experts Weigh In
With midterms a little over a month away, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has issued a warning to election officials across the state about a topic that some say can interfere with elections. Election betting is on the rise, not only in the Peach State, but in other states throughout the nation as well…. -
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Illegal Voting in Georgia Just the Tip of the Iceberg, DOJ Offers More Evidence
Twenty-eight individuals in 12 different states have been charged with election interference or illegal voting in federal elections in the past two weeks, the U.S. Department of Justice says. The effort to root out illegal, noncitizen voting has come as part of a large-scale move by the Trump administration to ensure election integrity prior to… -
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Thune, Collins Discuss Polarized Senate Race, GOP Chairman Speaks on State of the Race
ATLANTA—On Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Rep. Mike Collins for a press conference in Atlanta to discuss the “No Tax on Tips” measure that previously passed Congress and to explain how Collins’ opponent for U.S. Senate represents the “[Democratic Socialists of America] wing” of the Democratic Party. Discussing the prior presidential administration under… -
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Georgia General Assembly Candidate Voted in 2 Different States: AJC Report
A Democrat House candidate running for the Georgia General Assembly voted in both Nevada and Georgia primaries this year, casting two different votes in two different elections, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. According to records the AJC obtained through a public records request, David Dillie, the Democrat candidate for District 161, voted by absentee ballot in… -
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Collins Blasts Ossoff for Epstein-Linked Donation, Demands Action
In an exclusive article published early on Wednesday, Fox News reported that Georgia U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is calling on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff to return a campaign donation he received from Reid Hoffman, a billionaire who admitted to having once visited the private island of Jeffrey Epstein. Collins is demanding that Ossoff return $7,000… -
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Gov. Kemp Announces $1.2B Pirelli Investment in the Peach State
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday announced the expansion and investment of Pirelli, a company with roots in Italy, into the Peach State. Created in 1872, Pirelli is one of the world’s largest tire makers, creating products and services for automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. It has been the “Global Tire Partner of the Formula 1 World… -
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Collins’ Support Increasing in New Poll, Quantus Insights Says
A new poll conducted from Sept. 14-16 by Quantus Insights shows the Georgia Senate race tightening, with Rep. Mike Collins gaining ground on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. The poll shows Ossoff leading Collins 48.2% to 44.4%, putting Collins within the margin of error. “Jon Ossoff’s toxic far-left record is being exposed, and this race is… -
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Georgia Election Committee Holds Meeting Weighing Risks and Recommendations
ATLANTA—The Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee recently held its third meeting at Georgia’s General Assembly to discuss recommendations for the state’s next voting system. The committee was created through Senate Resolution 3 EX during this year’s special legislative session and has been “tasked with evaluating specifications and requirements for election equipment utilizing hand-marked…