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The article discusses the African American tax attorney, small-business owner and Democratic candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams, including a conservative white retiree's decision to vote for her and her political campaign. An overview of Abrams' opponent for Georgia governor, Republican (GOP) Secretary of State Brian Kemp, including U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of him, is provided.

In Georgia the name of Talmadge is synonymous with politics, the name of George is synonymous with the United States Senate. It became definite that these two names will be merged in another of the tempestuous political campaigns for which this state is famous when Senator Walter F. George recently announced that he plans to stand for reelection in 1956. Former Governor Herman Talmadge, though unannounced, is considered a certain candidate for this post. Assuming the race to be only between George and Talmadge, it is a paradox that whichever is the winner in this solidly Democratic state, the Republicans in the Senate will profit.

The article presents the views of the author regarding the statewide elections in Georgia for the executive office, legislature, and U.S. House. Topics include the candidates of the Republicans including Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, the election prospects of the candidates, and information on the political campaign of the Cagle.

Focuses on the political history of Georgia. Description of election campaigns; Information about the former governors.

Focuses on the victory of Georgia Republicans during the 2002 elections through the use of traditional politicking. Description of their campaign strategies; Benefits of a last-minute intensive voter drive; Views on the use of technology with traditional politicking.

Discusses whether the momentum that propelled black voters in the United States to the polls in 1998 is in danger of flagging, putting the House of Representatives election at risk in 1999. Details of the Black Leadership Forum's southern regional conference; Stated aim of the National Coalition on Black Voter Participation; Politics in Atlanta, Georgia; Mobilization of blacks by their churches and trade unions.

The article offers politics-related news briefs in Georgia. State insurance commissioner John Oxendine starts raising funds to prepare for a governatorial run. In Savannah, Senator Regina Thomas has opted to run in the 12th Congressional District, which eventually qualifies Representative Lester Jackson to run as a Senator. Meanwhile, Doug Teper is assigned to teach for political activists in Kurdistan and Iraq on running an election campaign.

The article presents news briefs related to politics in Georgia. William H. Jordan has been appointed as the attorney to the State Ethics Commission of Atlanta. Governor Sonny Perdue tried to demolish campaign events by his democratic challengers Mark Taylor and Cathy Cox. Representative of Gainesville Carl Rogers will face Democratic opposition from lawyer Lydia Sartain.

Reports various issues on politics in Georgia as of August 2002. Claim of congressman Bob Barr on the defamation lawsuit he filed against former U.S. President Bill Clinton; Details on the television campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Byrne; Move of the Southern Co. to ask for a certification from the Public Service Commission.

Reports on the finalization of a deal for a statewide touch-screen voting system in Georgia. Details on a study conducted which identified problems in the voting system of the state; Federal budget allocation for the voting system; Comparison of voting system reform in Georgia and U.S. states.

Reports political developments in Georgia as of April 2000. Dominance of the Republican party turnout during the March 7 primary; Account on the fundraising efforts of senatorial candidate First Lady Hillary Clinton; Development of a Web site for insurance problems of consumers by consumer insurance advocate to the governor Cathey Steinberg.

Presents news concerning politics in the state of Georgia as of September 1999. Governor Roy Barnes' cabinet appointments; Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine's campaign against Democrats; Representative Bob Barr's fund-raising activities for his re-election bid.

Reports on developments related to electioneering in Georgia as of July 1996. Includes news on senatorial candidate Johnny Isakson's television advertisement opposing a constitutional ban on abortions; Evidence of push polling in two congressional campaigns; Lieutenant Governor Pierre Howard's speaking engagement at the opening of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center in Columbus.