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David Wickert

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David Wickert is a reporter covering state government for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

 Atlanta, GA
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Tanya Miller rose from a working-class childhood to become Georgia’s next attorney general. She is part of a generational leadership change in Georgia, where Democrats won every statewide executive office. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/geo…
Georgia's new attorney general was a tenacious prosecutor, legislator

Georgia's new attorney general was a tenacious prosecutor, legislator

Tanya Miller is part of a generational leadership change in Georgia, where Democrats won every statewide executive office and a majority in the state House of Representatives.

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These weren’t the races Democrats were counting on to win control of the Georgia House. But together with a string of hard-fought victories in battleground districts, they helped deliver one of the biggest political upheavals in modern Georgia history. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/geo…
Upsets turn Georgia's House blue, but how blue remains to be seen

Upsets turn Georgia's House blue, but how blue remains to be seen

Battleground districts in metro Atlanta got all of the attention. But Democrats scored several wins in places that were hardly on anyone's radar.

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Democrats ousted Republican incumbents in races few expected them to win. A missing memory card, a recount and a runoff will determine how narrow their new majority will be. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/geo…
Upsets turn Georgia's House blue, but how blue remains to be seen

Upsets turn Georgia's House blue, but how blue remains to be seen

Battleground districts in metro Atlanta got all of the attention. But Democrats scored several wins in places that were hardly on anyone's radar.

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Some new faces in the Georgia Senate leadership lineup for 2027.
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I’m honored to serve as Vice Chairman of the @GASenateGOP. This is a responsibility I’m grateful for, and one I don’t take for granted. We got a lot of work ahead to hold the line in the Senate. Our record speaks for itself. We will continue to push for lower taxes, stronger schools, and safe communities where families can prosper. I’m proud to serve alongside President Pro Tem Walker, Leader @jasonanavitarte, and this team, and prouder still to do it for the people of Hall County. #gapol
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Certified results in Georgia House District 154: Incumbent Rep. Gerald Greene (R) defeats Harry James (D) by 253 votes. #gapol
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Final certified result in Georgia House District 103: Chris Luchey (D) defeated incumbent Rep. Soo Hong (R). Luchey's lead increased to 35 votes in the final tally. Hong could request a recount.
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Associated Press called the Georgia House District 29 race last night. Scott Soracco (D) defeated Rep. Matt Dubnik (R). That gives the Democrats the 91 seats they need to control the House. Official certification of election results comes today. #gapol
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A Republican incumbent went from trailing by 58 votes to leading by 262, leaving Democrats with a slimmer edge in the chamber. Raffensperger is investigating. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/geo…

Missing memory card could flip Georgia House race, narrow Democratic edge

After a missing memory card in Seminole County was counted, a Republican incumbent went from trailing by 58 votes to leading by 262.

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Bottoms said Atlanta had balanced budgets all four years she was mayor during the economic disruption of the pandemic. “So we’re used to getting tough things done, but it will be about prioritizing how we deliver for the people of Georgia,” she said. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/kei…

Keisha Lance Bottoms’ priorities may be limited by lower budget reserves

A new report shows Georgia's budget reserves have fallen by nearly 50% in just two years.

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Is this the end of the Trump election-denial era? Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work. nytimes.com/2026/11/05/us/el… via @NYTimes
Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work.

Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work.

Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in an election that showed the resiliency of democracy. The president said he would accept the results.

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Is this the end of the Trump election-denial era? (Part 2) ajc.com/politics/2026/11/geo…
Democrats' sweep of Georgia midterms could put 2020 election denial to bed

Democrats' sweep of Georgia midterms could put 2020 election denial to bed

The 2020 election has loomed over Georgia for years. With Democrats sweeping the midterms, is it over?

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Keisha Lance Bottoms’ priorities may be limited by new budget realities. A new report shows Georgia’s reserves shrank by nearly half over two years. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/kei…

Keisha Lance Bottoms’ priorities may be limited by lower budget reserves

A new report shows Georgia's budget reserves have fallen by nearly 50% in just two years.

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Democrats have won control of the Georgia House of Representatives for the first time in 22 years, part of a wave election that has transformed Georgia politics by rejecting Republican rule. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/dem…
Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years

Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years

Republicans maintained control of the state Senate, setting up a divided government with Democrat Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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UPDATE: Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years. Republicans retain control of the state Senate, but their majority has narrowed. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/dem…
Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years

Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years

Republicans maintained control of the state Senate, setting up a divided government with Democrat Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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Democrats sweep Georgia statewide offices. Lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state among the races Democrats won. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/dem…
Democrats sweep Georgia statewide offices

Democrats sweep Georgia statewide offices

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Democrats poised to win majority in Georgia House for first time in 22 years Republicans retained control of the state Senate, but their majority has narrowed. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/dem…
Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years

Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years

Republicans maintained control of the state Senate, setting up a divided government with Democrat Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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In the Georgia Senate, Democrats unseated incumbent Republicans Shawn Still of Suwanee and Clint Dixon of Buford. Democrat Darcy Castro led incumbent state Sen. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth.
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Though Democrats did not appear to win enough seats to take control of the Senate, the Republican majority will be narrow. And Democrat Josh McLaurin won the race for lieutenant governor and will preside over the Senate.
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Democrats flipped numerous Republican-held Georgia House of Representatives seats, but a few races remained too close to call early Wednesday. Still, Democrats led in enough seats to gain control of the state House for the first time in 22 years, if those results hold.
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Democrats flipped at least 7 Republican Georgia House seats. They need a net gain of 10 to take control. They led in six other races that were too close to call.
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Democrats sweep Georgia statewide offices Lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state among the races Democrats won. ajc.com/politics/2026/11/dem…
Democrats sweep Georgia statewide offices

Democrats sweep Georgia statewide offices

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ICYMI: Outside groups spend millions on Georgia legislative races. The spending comes as Democrats hope to flip the Georgia House. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/out…
Outside groups spend millions on Georgia legislative races

Outside groups spend millions on Georgia legislative races

Most of the spending is concentrated in suburban districts held by Republican incumbents — the kind of seats Democrats need to flip to win control of the state House.

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ICYMI: Tight race for Georgia attorney general becomes a debate over experience. Democrat Tanya Miller faces Republican Brian Strickland in race for state’s top lawyer. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/geo…
Tight race for Georgia attorney general becomes a debate over experience

Tight race for Georgia attorney general becomes a debate over experience

Democrats are spending big, believing they have a chance to slip the open seat amid President Donald Trump's unpopularity. Republicans are pushing back.

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