Georgia midterm elections: Why this is a key US battleground
Summary
Georgia is a closely contested state in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, drawing campaign visits and spending from both parties. Voters will choose a senator, governor, members of Congress and several state officials; polling cited in the article shows Democrat Jon Ossoff ahead in the Senate race and a tight governor’s contest.Key Facts
- Georgia has held runoffs in each of its three most recent federal Senate matchups.
- Donald Trump and Barack Obama held campaign rallies in Georgia during the final week before the election.
- Georgia voted for Trump by a 2.2 percentage-point margin in the 2024 presidential election.
- The article cites polling averages showing Ossoff leading Republican Mike Collins 52.6% to 42.4%.
- Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson are competing to succeed Governor Brian Kemp, who cannot seek a third term.
- Georgia voters will elect representatives in all 14 of the state’s congressional districts; nine seats are currently held by Republicans and five by Democrats.
- Ossoff is campaigning on affordability, health care and government accountability, while Collins is emphasizing Trump’s agenda, immigration enforcement and smaller government.
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