SUMMARY: In Georgia, following a recent school shooting, a candidate outlined plans to enhance school safety by increasing the presence of school resource officers and enforcing existing gun laws. They emphasized that 90% of gun crimes involve illegally obtained firearms, questioning the effectiveness of new laws. Regarding reproductive rights, the candidate expressed support for individual state decisions on abortion policies while advocating for measures to help young families, like lowering housing costs and expanding the child tax credit. They stress the importance of increasing housing supply to address affordability and affirmed support for the eventual election winner, emphasizing election integrity.

The Republican VP nominee answered questions about abortion rights, school safety, and the economy

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SUMMARY: Republican incumbent Rich McCormick is favored to win Georgia’s U.S. House District 7, now deemed “solidly Republican” after redistricting. He leads significantly in fundraising, having raised $1.6 million compared to Democrat Bob Christian’s $16,000. McCormick, a former U.S. Marine and emergency room doctor, emphasizes issues like jobs and healthcare, declaring a campaign to “Revive Freedom.” Christian, focusing on “protecting against MAGA extremism,” is advocating for political change and addressing climate change and gun safety. Despite Democrats winning the district in 2022, Republicans are now strongly favored in this upcoming election.

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SUMMARY: Georgia voters will decide on three statewide ballot measures in the upcoming general election, all proposed by the Legislature. These include an amendment to create a Georgia Tax Court, which would transition the existing Tax Tribunal to the judicial branch, allowing judges appointed by the governor. Another measure proposes state-wide homestead property tax exemptions to limit assessed home values, while the third aims to increase the personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000. Notably, a proposed sports betting legalization amendment will not appear on the ballot, as the House did not vote on it.

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