Journalist based in ATL. Writing about politics and policy for @georgiarecorder.com.
Ellie Fivas
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The special legislative session will still happen.
Lawmakers still need to resolve a voting issue relating to QR codes and local tax referendums.
We can expect continued conversation around redistricting during this session — even if it’s off the agenda for now.
The AP has called the Georgia Republican gubernatorial nomination for Rick Jackson, a self-proclaimed “political outsider.”
Jackson took the stage 10 minutes ago, before the call, and is giving his victory speech — with several jabs toward the Democratic nominee for governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms.
The crowd is ready for Rick Jackson. The race hasn’t been called yet and more than 80% of the vote is in.
Rick Jackson, Republican nominee for Georgia governor, beat out Lt. Gov Burt Jones.
President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp both endorsed Jones.
This will be one of the highest profile elections in which a Trump-endorsed candidate hasn’t clinched the Republican nomination.
BREAKING: Georgia Republicans have put aside redistricting measures for this special legislative session, according to a letter from House majority leadership to Gov. Brian Kemp.
Today, Georgia’s special legislative session will began. On the table? Potential redistricting for 2028 elections.
On the South Steps inside the Georgia State Capitol, Democratic representatives are addressing a massive crowd.
Stay tuned for more updates.
The AP has called the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Georgia for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins.
Over at gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson’s party, the mood is tentatively jubilant. With 68% of the vote counted, Jackson has a slight lead at 54%.
Ellie Fivas
Congressman Mike Collins, who is running in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, makes a quick appearance to meet supporters at his election night watch party.
He is facing Kemp-backed Derek Dooley, and the winner will face Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Jackson defeats Trump-backed Jones to win GOP race for Georgia governor after costly primary battle, reports @alander.bsky.social #gapol
