Editors · Elections and campaigns

The Ballot Georgia Desk tracks who is running in Georgia, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

21 stories published

News · GA

Bottoms announces law enforcement backing in governor race

Public safety

Bottoms has announced law enforcement endorsements connected to the Georgia governor race.

The Ballot Georgia DeskOct 6, 2026

News · GA

Ossoff’s faith draws focus in early 2028 discussion

Foreign policy

Strategists see Sen. Jon Ossoff’s Jewish faith as a possible hurdle as Democrats debate Israel and the war in Gaza.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 28, 2026

News · GA

Rural farm votes shape Georgia governor campaign

Elections and voting

Fuel costs, trade impacts and Trump are emerging as central themes in the competition for Georgia’s rural farm voters.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 26, 2026

News · GA

Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again

Economy and jobs

Area Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026

Race preview · GA

Seven candidates enter Georgia’s U.S. House District 1 race

Elections and voting

Three Republicans, three Democrats and one SLP candidate are running in the contested election for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 16, 2026

News · GA

Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor

Elections and voting

The Stockbridge City Council voted to remove the mayor in a city government action unrelated to an election or candidate race.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 14, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: Christopher Matthew Harden

Elections and voting

Christopher Matthew Harden is a Democrat running in Georgia’s contested 11th District U.S. House race in 2026.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 7, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: Jasmine Clark in Georgia's 13th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Jasmine Clark is one of 11 candidates listed in Georgia's 13th District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Georgia DeskAug 29, 2026