Twelve Georgia legislative races advance to runoffs

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 25, 2026

Words: 1,332

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Voters across the state will head back to the polls next month after a number of state legislative candidates failed to reach the majority vote needed to avoid a runoff election.

Candidates in five state Senate seats are hoping to fill seats vacated by senators who had eyes for higher office. Three of the races will be held on the Democratic ticket, and the remaining two races will be on the Republican ballot.

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