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Georgia enacts law restricting judicial deference and requiring economic analyses for new regulations

On May 12, 2026, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed HB 1247 into law. The bill, which supporters call the Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act, requires Georgia agencies to submit economic impact analyses of their rules to the legislature, and restricts the practice of judicial deference by state courts.

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Georgia lawmakers make some county races nonpartisan, enact five other election bills in 2026

The Georgia General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular legislative session on April 2 after sending six election-related bills to Gov. Brian Kemp (R). Kemp signed the bills on May 11 and 12.

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Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs

Donald Trump's persistent claims of a fraudulent 2020 election continue to dominate Georgia's Republican primaries, influencing candidates for governor, secretary of state, and U.S. Senate. Loyalty to Trump's election narratives is proving politically advantageous within the GOP, even as some express concern about alienating the broader electorate.

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Georgia Election Results: Brad Raffensperger Defeated as Trump Allies Complete Total Takeover of State GOP

Georgia's latest Republican primaries have ousted Brad Raffensperger and other Trump critics, installing a slate of MAGA‑aligned candidates from governor to Congress.

International Business Times UK

Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie

Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests

The Guardian - US

Tuesday’s primary vote will help determine more than control of Congress. It can have a lasting impact on the nation

ANALYSIS: Races in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Georgia might determine control of the House, Senate - and maybe the future of the White House, Eric Garcia writes

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‘The party has sailed its ship’: ex-Republican runs as Democrat for Georgia governor’s seat

After being excommunicated from the GOP, Geoff Duncan is trying for a comeback on the Democratic ticket

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At the Races: Hitting the gas

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari As the Iran war continues to roil global oil markets, rising…

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Georgia’s Republican governor calls for special session to redraw electoral maps

Brian Kemp’s move makes Georgia latest southern state to initiate map-making after dismantling of Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US

Georgia governor sets special election date for Scott’s seat

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday set a July 28 special election in the state’s deep blue 13th District to fill the rest of former Rep. David Scott’s term, which ends in January. Scott died last month at 80 and his daughter, Marcye Scott, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that she…

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‘Flailing’ Georgia attorney general condemned over charges for Cop City protesters

Republican Chris Carr accused of trying to revive bid for governor with indictment – ‘the last gasp of a dying man’

The Guardian - US

Texas tornado kills at least two people as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia

Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwest

The Guardian - US

As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax

As gas prices approach $4 a gallon nationally amid the conflict in Iran, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax

The Independent UK

At the Races: Belaboring the point

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Affordability has become a top buzzword for Democrats this midterm election cycle, a shorthanded way to signify voters’ rising discontent…

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The Mary Sue

Georgia just launched a daring gas price fix, and the rest of the country is watching in disbelief

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp just signed a bill suspending the state’s gas tax for the next 60 days, providing some much-needed relief at the pump for residents. This move marks the first state-level action aimed at easing the burden of soaring fuel prices, which have gone absolutely wild because of…

The Independent UK

Fuel tax suspended by US state to drive down gas prices amid Iran war

Drivers are likely to start seeing relief in the coming days

The Independent UK

Trump is the GOAT in swaying GOP races — and prediction markets say he’ll decide Texas this way

IN FOCUS: Betting markets think Trump’s will decide who to back in Texas soon enough. But, Eric Garcia flags, his batting average has significant caveats.

The Independent UK

Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended state Rep. Sharon Henderson from the Georgia House

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Georgia Tax Rebate And Income Elimination? What 2026 Could Mean For You

We break down how lawmakers aim to axe the state income tax and how much you could get in a Georgia tax refund in 2026.

The Independent UK

Georgia lawmakers move to strike Savannah ban on guns in unlocked cars

Georgia lawmakers are moving to void a Savannah ordinance that fines or jails people for leaving guns in unlocked cars

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Special election for Greene’s seat in Georgia set for March 10 - Roll Call

The special election to succeed former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will take place on March 10, per an order signed by Gov. Brian Kemp

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Former Trump loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene departs Congress a vocal critic - Roll Call

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning Monday — a year before her term ends — deeply disillusioned with President Donald Trump.

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Georgia judge tosses landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters

A Georgia judge has tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility

The Independent UK

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby

The Independent UK

Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions

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