Elections
Latest reporting from the Elections desk.
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Panitch and Abel win legislative seats covering parts of Roswell
Esther Panitch won a third term in House District 51 and Kevin Abel won Senate District 14. Both districts include portions of Roswell, and the returns remain unofficial.
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Cleveland defeats Hilton in Georgia House District 48
Democrat Adam Cleveland defeated Republican incumbent Scott Hilton by less than two percentage points in Georgia House District 48, a North Fulton seat that includes parts of Roswell. The win contributes to Democrats claiming a majority in the Georgia House for the first time since 2004.
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Bottoms wins Georgia governor's race, flipping office to Democrats
The Associated Press declared Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms the winner of the Georgia governor's race on Nov. 3, with unofficial results showing her at 54.3% to Republican Rick Jackson's 45.7%. State Sen. Josh McLaurin, whose district includes Roswell, won the lieutenant governor's race.
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Historic Democratic blue wave reshapes Washington and the states
Democrats break Republican strongholds in Senate and governor races. Dems likely to control both chambers of Congress.
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DOJ sends election monitors to Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton counties
Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton are among six Georgia counties listed for federal election monitoring as the DOJ announces approximately 1,000 monitors and observers across all 50 states.
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Roswell Election Day voters must use assigned precincts
With early voting closed, Roswell residents heading to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3, must cast ballots at their assigned precinct. Voters can confirm their polling place on the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page.
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Keisha Waites seeks Georgia insurance commissioner post
Democrat Keisha Waites proposes stronger review of insurance rate increases and a consumer fraud task force. Her campaign does not specify implementation costs or a timetable.
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Tony Kozycki challenges Rich McCormick in Georgia’s 7th District
Democrat Tony Kozycki emphasizes household costs, health coverage, immigration processing and congressional ethics. His major proposals would require legislation and funding decisions.
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Tyler Harper seeks reelection as Georgia agriculture commissioner
Republican incumbent Tyler Harper emphasizes food-market competition, farmland protection and market access for farmers. His platform does not quantify expected household savings.
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Lydia Powell outlines achievement and accountability priorities
The Democratic school superintendent candidate supports high standards, resources for teachers and measurable student progress.
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Peter Hubbard seeks reelection to Georgia Public Service Commission
The incumbent commissioner’s record includes unsuccessful motions seeking additional fuel- and storm-cost relief.
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Josh McLaurin outlines healthcare and working-family priorities
The Democratic lieutenant governor candidate supports Medicaid expansion, labor rights and changes to state spending priorities.
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Richard Woods emphasizes fundamentals and teacher support in reelection bid
The incumbent superintendent’s proposals include salary-step changes, safety funding and career preparation.
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Bárbara Rivera Holmes emphasizes labor-agency modernization
The appointed commissioner seeks a full term with priorities involving unemployment services, hiring and training partnerships.
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