The Blue Wave Is Real, and Republicans Are Reeling

Steven Rosenfeld / The Independent Media Institute Nov 8, 2018 Don't let Fox News convince you otherwise. At both state and federal levels, the Democrats have made sweeping gains across the country. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Broken Machines to Violent Threats Among Voting Problems

The Associated Press Nov 7, 2018 A range of issues have added more chaos to a bitterly fought election that produced split results in the House and Senate. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

How a Hurricane-Hit Florida County Shored Up Its Voting System

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Nov 6, 2018 Panama City sets up a viable model amid lingering storm wreckage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Stacey Abrams Battles Shameless Suppression Efforts in Georgia

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 5, 2018 The Democratic candidate is relying on massive turnout to deliver her to victory in Tuesday's gubernatorial race. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

There’s Something Suspicious Going On With Georgia’s Voting Machines

Ilana Novick Oct 25, 2018 The NAACP has filed a complaint with the Georgia Board of Elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Georgia Hijinks Are Part of a Larger Attack on Our Democracy

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Oct 15, 2018 Republican Brian Kemp has purged tens of thousands of black voters from the rolls. Civil rights groups fear it's a sign of things to come. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The GOP Is Leading a Massive Purge of Registered Voters in Georgia

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Oct 11, 2018 Republican Brian Kemp appears to have directly violated the Voting Rights Act in his bid to become the state's governor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Georgia County Dumps Plan to Close 7 of Its 9 Polling Places

BRINLEY HINEMAN / The Associated Press Aug 24, 2018 Voting and civil rights groups applaud the decision but say the episode demonstrates the need to restore Voting Rights Act protections tossed out by the Supreme Court in 2013. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why the Georgia Governor’s Race May Become One of 2018’s Most Contentious

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Jul 26, 2018 The state official overseeing the race, a known voter suppressor, won a GOP runoff this week to be the Republican nominee. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump’s Candidate Wins in Primary for Georgia Governorship

BEN NADLER and BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2018 With a damning secret recording of his opponent and a late endorsement from the president, Secretary of State Brian Kemp wins a decisive victory. He will go up against a female African-American Democrat in November. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Georgia Democrat Challenges Racial Barrier in Governor Race

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press May 23, 2018 Georgia Democrats give Atlanta lawyer Stacey Abrams a chance to become the first black female governor in American history. Also: primary results from Texas, Kentucky and Arkansas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )