Early voting begins in Georgia's 2026 midterm elections

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Early voting begins on Tuesday 13 October in Georgia for midterm elections deciding the governorship, a U.S. Senate seat and other statewide offices.

Early voting begins on Tuesday 13 October in Georgia for midterm elections that will elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general, as well as determine which political party controls the U.S. Senate. Early voting continues through 30 October, with polls open on two Saturdays. Voters can review sample ballots on the Georgia Secretary of State's website beforehand.

The governor's race between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson has centred on Medicaid expansion. Both candidates have pledged to expand coverage but disagree on how. Bottoms said during a debate that 300,000 people in the state lack coverage because Medicaid was not expanded. Jackson said he also plans to expand Medicaid but wants to avoid losing federal funding, stating 'I just want to do it in a way that we don't lose $4.5 billion that we're currently getting'.

Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff faces Republican Congressman Mike Collins in the U.S. Senate race. The candidates have criticised each other's parties and voting records. Collins said 'My opponent is a radical and he has left our state less safe, more expensive, and worse off'. Ossoff criticised Collins' background and votes, noting he 'voted seven times for the war in Iran' and 'voted for the tariffs'. All 14 Georgia congressional seats are also on the ballot, including four open seats.

How it is being reported

• Early voting begins in Georgia for November election: What voters need to knowGeorgia voters will choose a governor and a U.S. senator. Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms are running for governor. Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is seeking a second six-year term and faces Republican Mike Collins.News4Jax · 13 Oct, 13:37
• Early voting begins Tuesday in Georgia’s nationally watched 2026 midterm electionsPolitical control of the US Senate, plus open races for all top constitutional officers are on this year’s ballot.WCTV · 12 Oct, 12:00
• Early voting begins Tuesday in key Georgia statewide racesEarly voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Georgia, where voters will decide who becomes the state’s next governor, choose a U.S. senator and weigh in on several other statewide races.WCTV · 11 Oct, 17:43

In this story: Georgia · Keisha Lance Bottoms · Rick Jackson · Jon Ossoff · Mike Collins

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