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2026 Georgia primary election live updates

Georgia voters are weighing in on key races for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress and other statewide offices.

• updated 5M ago

Jones, Jackson heading for runoff in Georgia GOP governor's primary

Neither Lt. Gov. Burt Jones nor billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson secured the majority of votes needed to win Tuesday's Republican primary for governor, sending them into a runoff election scheduled for June, CBS News projects.

• 11M ago

Judge voids order granting officials access to Georgia election "bunker"

A lawsuit, a congressional letter and calls for federal intervention were all filed the day before Georgia's primary election.

• 5H ago

Former Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard seeks political comeback in Fulton County

Tiffany Henyard, the former mayor of Dolton, Illinois, is now seeking public office in metro Atlanta.

• 8H ago

Early voting breaks records ahead of Georgia's primary election

Georgia elections officials saw significantly more Democrats cast their ballots early and by mail-in vote ahead of Tuesday's crucial primary.

• May 18

Georgia GOP primary shaped by 2020 election claims debate

The 2020 election continues to haunt Georgia's political landscape, especially in the Republican primary for secretary of state.

• May 17

Georgia early voting ends Friday amid record turnout for 2026 primary

Georgia voters have one last day to cast ballots early before the May 19 primary election, as turnout numbers outpace the state's 2022 midterm cycle amid several high-profile races.

• May 15

Georgia sample ballot for the 2026 primary elections shows every race to vote on this year

With hotly-contested races up for grabs, the ballot in this year's Georgia primaries is long. Here's what races you'll see when you go to vote.

• May 15

Everything you need to know about the Georgia primary elections

Voter turnout and choices now could shape the Georgia's political balance and bring more attention to elections that have already caught the eye of national figures.

• May 15

Georgia governor's race flooded with TV ads as primary day nears

Republican candidates are flooding Georgia's airwaves with millions of dollars in campaign ads as the governor's race heats up.

• May 14

Find your polling location for the 2026 Georgia primary elections

In Georgia, your residence determines the designated polling place where you can vote on Election Day. Here's how to find that location.

• May 14

2026 Georgia primaries: Dates and times to know to cast your vote

Some Georgia voters could head to the polls four times in 2026. Here are the key dates, deadlines, and voting hours to know.

• May 14

As Georgia early voting surges, voters say researching candidates matters more than ever in crowded primary races

Early voting is off to a strong start in Georgia, with the Secretary of State's Office reporting that more than 460,000 ballots have already been accepted statewide.

• May 11

Qualifying dates set for special election for David Scott's seat

Candidates have until the afternoon of May 13 to qualify for the special election to fill the rest of late lawmaker David Scott's congressional term.

• May 5

Fulton County seeks to block DOJ subpoena for 2020 election data

County officials asked a federal judge to quash a sweeping subpoena seeking names, addresses, and contact info of thousands of election workers, arguing it's politically motivated and legally improper.

• May 4

Date set for special election after death of Rep. David Scott

Gov. Brian Kemp has set a date for the special election to fill the rest of former U.S. Rep. David Scott's​ term.

• May 3

Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia governor's race

Former President Joe Biden's endorsement of Keisha Lance Bottoms is his first since leaving the White House.

• May 1

Georgia sees high primary turnout, but long ballots may be confounding voters

In the first week of early voting in Georgia's midterm primaries, officials say some voters are showing up to the polls only to turn around without casting their ballot.

• May 1

New Georgia election tool breaks down voter turnout by party as early voting continues

The Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday a new upgrade to the state's Election Data Hub, which allows Georgians to track voter turnout by party affiliation as voting continues across the state.

• Apr 29

Record-breaking voter turnout reported for 1st day of Georgia primaries

Early voting​ is underway across Georgia in the midterm primary election, and the state is seeing record-breaking turnout at the polls.

• Apr 28

Cobb County changes 13 polling sites ahead of primary, general election, runoff voting days

Thirteen Cobb County polling locations are changing starting today ahead of upcoming elections, election officials said, but voters are being told it will not affect early voting.

• Apr 28

Early voting opens for Georgia's crowded May primary

Georgia voters are heading to the polls as early voting begins for the state's primary elections, giving residents a chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.

• Apr 27

Georgia 2026 primary election: early voting begins with crowded ballot and wide-open governor's race

Early voting starts Monday in Georgia, and if you're headed to the polls, expect a ballot that is a little more complicated than usual.

• Apr 27

Special election to be scheduled for Rep. David Scott's seat after lawmaker's death

The death of U.S. Rep. David Scott​ has left an empty seat in the House and no incumbent on the ballot for the Georgia district he represented for over two decades.

• Apr 23

Monday marks deadline to register to vote in Georgia primary election

Want to vote in Georgia primary election? You have until the end of Monday to register to vote.

• Apr 20

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