Georgia Senate

Georgia will retain its QR code-based vote-counting system for the 2022 midterms after lawmakers delayed a fix until 2028. The legislation limits hand recounts to eight statewide races with margins within 0.5%, excluding U.S. Senate and House contests. Republican lawmakers supported the delay, while Democrats argued it risks election integrity and could sow doubt in results.

Georgia Democrats oppose a bill requiring hand recounts of ballots in the 2022 midterm elections, which Republicans in the Georgia Senate approved as part of legislation to retain ballot QR codes. The bill delays a deadline for replacing QR codes but introduces a hand recount for key races, raising concerns about error rates and election chaos.

Georgia Democrats oppose a Senate amendment requiring hand recounts for top races in November, which was added to a bill extending the deadline to phase out ballot QR codes. The amendment faces criticism for risking election chaos and errors, while Republicans argue it enhances voter confidence. Georgia's current system uses QR codes, which have been criticized by Trump and election advocates.

A bill extending Georgia’s deadline to stop using QR codes on ballots to 2028 passed the Senate after partisan debate. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Max Burns, mandates hand recounts for top races, establishes a voting system selection committee, and requires additional post-election audits. Democrats opposed the bill, arguing it could delay certification and fuel election disputes.

Georgia Republican lawmakers Jon Burns and Larry Walker announced they will not pursue redistricting efforts during a special session, citing pending legal cases. They shifted focus to property tax relief, gas tax suspension, and a July 1 deadline for removing QR codes from ballots.

Mike Collins has secured the GOP primary for Georgia Senate, facing Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November 3 general election. Ossoff is seeking a second term.

Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat Derek Dooley in the Senate Republican runoff to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in Georgia this fall. Collins's victory is a major win for President Trump, who endorsed him.

The Georgia Senate race is testing Governor Brian Kemp's influence in the Republican Party. Governor Kemp delivered the State of the State address in Atlanta on January 15. The outcome of the race may impact his sway within the party.

The GOP Georgia Senate primary is nearing its end with most voters still undecided, making a runoff race in June likely. Rep. Buddy Carter discusses the state of the race on 'The Takeout'. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution poll reveals the uncertainty among voters.

Stacey Abrams has been issued a subpoena by the Georgia Senate regarding alleged campaign finance violations tied to her voter outreach group, with lawmakers vowing to follow the facts and ensure accountability. The investigation stems from findings by the Georgia State Ethics Commission that the New Georgia Project violated campaign finance laws during the 2018 election cycle. Abrams' group admitted to 16 violations and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine.

Stacey Abrams has been subpoenaed by the Georgia Senate in an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations tied to her voter outreach group. The probe aims to determine who was involved in the decision-making behind the violations and how funds were managed. Abrams' group, New Georgia Project, admitted to 16 violations and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine.

Georgia Senate candidate Derek Dooley believes trans athlete participation undermines gains in women's sports and wants to shift focus from coaching football to politics. He is running against incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in the 2026 midterms. Dooley takes a firm stance on the debate over transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's sports.