Georgia GOP
Coverage of Georgia GOP in the Nexus archive.
- Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation
Georgia GOP abandoned a redistricting plan that would have reduced Black representation. The plan, part of a special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp to secure additional House seats for Republicans in the 2028 elections, was halted by lawmakers.
- Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff, setting up major clash with Jon Ossoff
Mike Collins won the Georgia GOP Senate runoff against Derek Dooley, aided by an endorsement from President Donald Trump. The victory sets up a general election matchup with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has amassed significant campaign funds. Collins' campaign faced internal controversy over a vulgar social media post by his aide, but he aligned with Trump's political team to secure the nomination.
- ‘Prepared for the worst’: Black lawmakers brace for losses as Georgia GOP eyes new political maps
Georgia lawmakers are preparing for potential losses as the state legislature convenes a special session to redraw political maps following a U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act. Black legislators, including State Sen. Nikki Merritt, express concerns about being displaced or placed in unfavorable districts, with legal battles over previous maps still ongoing.
- Georgia GOP Senate primary heads to runoff as Republicans battle to unseat Ossoff
The Georgia GOP Senate primary is headed to a runoff between Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley, as they battle to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff. The runoff election will take place on June 16. President Donald Trump's endorsement could make or break either candidate's chances.
- Mike Collins advances to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Rep. Mike Collins has advanced to a runoff in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate. He will compete against another Republican candidate for a chance to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The primary is a key step in determining the Republican nominee.
- Rep. Mike Collins advances to Georgia GOP Senate runoff, as two rivals battle for the other spot
U.S. Representative Mike Collins has advanced to the Georgia GOP Senate runoff. Two of his rivals will compete for the other spot in the runoff. The event is a significant step in the Georgia GOP Senate election process.
- Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to 'ban DEI' in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it
Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rick Jackson vows to ban DEI in state government and public education, despite his nonprofit promoting a workplace initiative urging CEOs to invest in DEI. Jackson's campaign platform clashes with his company's history of DEI-friendly messaging. Jackson is running on a pledge to root out DEI and restore merit-based policies in Georgia.
- Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to 'ban DEI' in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it
Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rick Jackson vows to ban DEI in state government and public education, despite his nonprofit promoting a 2021 workplace initiative urging CEOs to invest in DEI. Jackson's campaign platform contradicts his business practices. He has modeled his campaign after President Donald Trump's
- Brad Raffensperger navigates his party’s MAGA reality
Brad Raffensperger is fighting to save his political future as MAGA takes hold of the Georgia GOP, he is running an old-school campaign aimed at an old-school Republican Party. Raffensperger maintains he has a path to victory despite struggling to break through in the governor’s race. He is polling at a consistent third place behind Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson.