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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John King emphasizes insurance enforcement in reelection bid
The commissioner’s platform includes consumer assistance, fraud investigations and Georgia Access.
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Penny Brown Reynolds seeks Georgia secretary of state post
Democrat Penny Brown Reynolds proposes changes to voting access, business filings and professional licensing. Her published platform does not include implementation costs or a timetable.
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Greg Dolezal seeks Georgia lieutenant governor seat
Republican Greg Dolezal proposes tax cuts, expanded school choice and restrictions on corporate ownership of homes. His platform does not quantify replacement funding for proposed tax changes.
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Fitz Johnson challenges incumbent Peter Hubbard for Georgia PSC seat
Republican Fitz Johnson, a former Georgia public service commissioner, is challenging Democratic incumbent Peter Hubbard. His campaign emphasizes utility affordability and reliability.
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Tim Fleming seeks Georgia secretary of state seat
Republican Tim Fleming emphasizes elections, professional licensing and government technology. His campaign biography identifies a University of Georgia degree and prior service as deputy secretary of state.
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Rich McCormick seeks reelection in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick faces Democrat Tony Kozycki. He emphasizes lower spending, less bureaucracy, health-care affordability and national defense.
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Shelia Edwards emphasizes utility affordability and data-center costs
The PSC candidate wants greater transparency and infrastructure costs assigned to large energy users.
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Eric Tatum proposes spending audits in Fulton chair race
The Republican county-chair candidate emphasizes tax restraint, public safety and accountability.
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Nikki Porcher emphasizes workforce access in labor commissioner race
The Democrat’s platform focuses on workers, small businesses and responsive employment services.
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Mo Ivory emphasizes jail, healthcare and budget priorities in chair race
The former District 4 commissioner is seeking Fulton’s countywide chair position.
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Walter Rekuc seeks Fulton soil and water conservation board seat
The incumbent supervisor’s role involves conservation planning and partnerships rather than utility-rate setting.
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Jason Ulseth seeks reelection to Fulton conservation district board
The supervisor’s public record includes waterway advocacy and erosion-control expertise.
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