Here are five things to watch as Georgia voters head to the polls on Election Day

Who will be Georgia’s next governor? Will Republicans overcome the apparent Democratic lead built up during early voting? Which party will run state government starting next year? And when can Georgians expect to learn the answer to these questions and others? This year’s ballot is packed with a nationally watched U.S. Senate race and competitive [

By: Maya Homan, Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: November 3, 2026

Words: 1,494

Last Updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago


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Who will be Georgia’s next governor? Will Republicans overcome the apparent Democratic lead built up during early voting? Which party will run state government starting next year?

And when can Georgians expect to learn the answer to these questions and others?

This year’s ballot is packed with a nationally watched U.S. Senate race and competitive statewide contests as both parties battle for control of four open seats, including the governor’s …

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