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As Lawmakers Prepare to Draw New District Lines, GOP Has the Advantage
Fresh off the 2020 election, GOP lawmakers will be empowered to further slice up their states to aid their party.
Our Democracy Is Still in Danger Even With Trump Ousted
The Trump era has both highlighted and exacerbated the reality that our democracy may be less secure than we think.
Audit of Absentee Ballots in Georgia Debunks Trump’s Errant Claims of Fraud
In spite of the audit's findings, Trump continued to peddle baseless conspiracy theories on social media afterward.
Purge of 4,000 Georgia Voters Violated Federal Law, Judge Rules
Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner ruled the purging of voters in two counties violated the National Voter Registration Act.
Civil Rights Groups Fight Back Against Georgia’s Voter Purges
The purging of nearly 200,000 Georgia voters could determine which party will control the Senate.
As Georgia Senate Runoffs Near, Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s Scandals Are Piling Up
Political opponents and media have called for greater scrutiny of Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler's $800 million fortune.
Fox News Forced to Debunk Its Own False Voting Machine Claims
Fox aired segments debunking the claims after voting technology company Smartmatic threatened to sue for defamation.
Ban on Digital Ads Lifts for Georgia Runoffs, Opening “Dark Money” Floodgates
In the first three days since Google’s ban ended, one Republican-aligned group spent at least $22,500 on digital ads.
Loeffler Won’t Say If She Backs Challenge to Electoral College Certification
The plan to challenge the results of the Electoral College has zero chance of being successful.
Georgia’s Senate Runoffs Set New Record for In-Person Voting on First Day
Turnout will play a decisive role in the two runoff elections, as polling for both contests show incredibly tight races.