[3], Stacey Abrams, the former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives and founder of Fair Fight Action who was narrowly defeated by Kemp in the 2018 gubernatorial election, was once again the Democratic nominee for the governorship. , Kim Schrier, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washingtons Eighth Congressional District. The best states in the U.S. come from coast to coast. Here's who's currently contending in the race for Georgia's governor in 2022. GA lieutenant governor's race: Jones, Bailey in tight contest NEWS Trump-backed election denier faces former AG candidate in 2022 Georgia Lt. Gov.'s race Republican Burt Jones and. Brian Kemp (governor, Republican): The state should fully fund K-12 education under the quality basic education formula and parents should have the right to access instructional material. Nov. 9, 2022, Democrats and Republicans each need to win three more competitive Senate seats to win control of the chamber (in addition to the races they are expected to win most easily). (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, Pool), Police Seek State Review of Minnesota Man's Death, Californians Await Key Decisions From Reparations Task Force, Police: Argument Preceded Fatal California School Stabbing. The Georgia midterm election is underway, with polls open for in-person early voting and absentee ballots arriving . Brian Kemp -- Kemp is running for re-election. Seth Magaziner, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Rhode Islands Second Congressional District. By 9 p.m., the polls will have closed in a majority of states. Bailey was early to launch a 2022 campaign, but he initially vied for Attorney General. The platform is designed to engage citizens and government leaders in a discussion about what needs improvement across the country. Aside from that, the main action at this hour will be in the House, with a close race in Washingtons 8th District and at least half a dozen in California. Laura Kelly, Democrat, is re-elected as governor of Kansas. Brian Kemp (governor, Republican): Georgia should expand Medicaid via waivers that include work, school or volunteer hour requirements and launch a reinsurance program that subsidizes health insurers to lower premiums and attract more insurers to the market. On the ballot was Democrat Charlie Bailey, Republican Burt Jones, and third-party candidate Ryan Graham. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado, a Democrat, was elected to a third term, holding off a strong challenge from a Republican newcomer. He avoided a runoff by only 813 votes in which1.11 million ballots were cast for four candidates, claiming 50.7% of the vote. Stacey Abrams (governor, Democrat): Abortion should be legal up to 23 weeks, considered the point of fetal viability. Gabe Vasquez, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent New Mexicos Second Congressional District. Bailey secured 63% of the vote during the runoff, easily defeating Hall. Representative Tom Malinowski, a second-term incumbent, conceded his race for re-election to his Republican opponent, Tom Kean Jr. The race was seen as a potential benefit to Herschel Walker, who ran in the concurrent Senate race, as it was speculated Kemp's strong performance could help Walker avoid a runoff. She gained some prominence in 2019, when she gave an impassioned speech against a six-week abortion ban that Republicans pushed through the General Assembly. The 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022 to elect the governor of Georgia. Shannon is the only woman in the field, and might be its most liberal member. Click here to read more about the candidates campaign. With Kemp's re-election, Georgia retained its Republican trifecta after the 2022 election. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Nonprofit, independent journalism needs YOUR support to survive and thrive. Chris Deluzio, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Pennsylvanias 17th Congressional District. Azi Paybarah May 25, 2022 Dr. Rich McCormick and Jake Evans, whom Donald Trump endorsed, are heading to a runoff for an open and newly drawn congressional seat in Georgia. Jones has offered his own criticism of Kemp, tweeting, "If it werent for Brian Kemp, Donald Trump would still be President of these United States.". The Georgia midterm election is underway, with polls open for in-person early voting and absentee ballots arriving in voter mailboxes. We rely on you, the readers to fund our journalism. Buddy Carter (U.S. House, Republican): Supports school choice, opposes common core curriculum and limit the role of the U.S. Department of Education. 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The Associated Press also provides estimates for the share of votes reported, which are shown for races for which The Times does not publish its own estimates. Heres where we think votes remain. Races to watch include those in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 22nd Congressional Districts, as well as the contest for governor. The race for North Carolinas open Senate seat is leaning toward Representative Ted Budd, a Republican, according to our estimates. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, is facing a strong challenge from the Trump-endorsed Kelly Tshibaka. Here's who's currently contending in the race for Georgia's governor in 2022. Nov. 9, 2022, Alaska has competitive races for both the Senate and the House, neither of which is a straightforward Democrat-versus-Republican affair. Virginias Seventh District is one of three races in the state that could offer an early sign of whether the Democrats can retain control of the House. The Associated Press has not called New Yorks race for governor but Gov. Because Alaska uses ranked choice voting, we may not know the winner until Nov. 23. On her campaign site, Taylor says some of the topics she's passionate about include education and mental health. John Fetterman. Alicia Parlapiano Raphael Warnock (U.S. Senate, Democrat): Fully forgive federal students loans and increase funding for HBCUs and students with disabilities. Jones is up against eighth-generation Georgian and former Fulton County prosecutor Charlie Bailey, the Democratic primary winner, as well asIT project manager Ryan Graham, the chair of the Libertarian Party of Georgia. Nov. 9, 2022, House districts rated as tossups have been called mostly in favor of Democrats so far, with one state as a glaring exception: New York. Kemp's touted his record as governor, taking responsibility for "making Georgia the number-one state in the country for business, growing our economy even in the middle of a global pandemic, largest teacher pay raises in state history, passed 52 health care bills dealing with transparency and antiquated outdated rules and regulations, lowering private-sector health insurance costs but also working to provide more access to the needy that are out there.". LIEUTENANT GOVERNORDemocrats: Erick Allen, Charlie Bailey, Tyrone Brooks Jr., Tony Brown, Kwanza Hall, Jason Hayes, Derrick Jackson, R. Malik, Renitta Shannon.Republicans: Burt Jones, Mack McGregor, Butch Miller, Jeanne Seaver.Libertarians: Ryan Graham. , In Nevadas race for governor, Joe Lombardo, a Trump-backed sheriff, beat Gov. Heres where we think votes remain. Albert Sun You need a lieutenant governor who is not only committed and understands the role of lieutenant governor but also understands the assignment," Allen said Tuesday. Lazaro Gamio U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 3Democrats: Val Almonord.Republicans: Drew Ferguson (incumbent), Jared Craig. GET BREAKING NEWS EMAIL ALERTS FROM FOX 5. The lieutenant governor is prohibitedfrom sponsoring legislation. Republican lieutenant gubernatorial candidate, Butch Miller, conceded the primary race to Trump-endorsed candidate, Burt Jones, on Friday. Georgias Senate race might culminate in a runoff election on Dec. 6 if no candidate receives 50 percent of the vote. Democrats ask, Why now?, Georgias Warnock, Walker among those qualifying for 2022, GOP stumbles, weak fundraising in Ga. and other states threaten path to Senate control, WABEs Week In Review: Buckhead City effort and Dont Say Gay-style bill fail for now at the Capitol, As tensions continue around Atlanta training center, a report proposes thousands of acres of parks and trails, Georgia senators reject Buckhead efforts to leave Atlanta, At a town hall, angry Ohio residents confront Atlanta-based railroad over health fears, Mental health reform package clears Georgia House, heads to Senate, Sports betting in Georgia dealt a setback in state Senate. The Associated Press has not yet called the race. Nov. 8, 2022, Because of the order in which different types of ballots are counted, early returns can be misleading. Before the 2022 primary election season even got underway, however, Duncan announced he would not seek re-election, which left the field wide open for those with statewide ambitions and Duncan to mount a possible presidential bid in 2024. Libertarian Shane T. Hazel, the Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020, also declared he would run. In Floridas closely watched governors race, Gov. Trump-backed candidates emerge atop 2022 Georgia ballot Emma Hurt Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios What's happening: About a month out from the qualifying deadline to run for office, a slate of former President Trump-backed candidates has settled at the top of the 2022 ballot. , Gov. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Copyright 2022 WHNS. Ryan Graham, Libertarian candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, participate in the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series with Republican State Sen. Burt Jones and Democrat . Buddy Carter (U.S. House, Republican): Repeal the Affordable Care Act. , Eric Sorensen, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Illinoiss 17th Congressional District. Georgias then-Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Charlie Bailey, Bee Nguyen secure Democrat nominations for state offices, Winning by the slimmest of margins, Trump-backed lieutenant governor candidate advances, Republican candidates call for recount in Chatham County, statewide after Dekalb County recount, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Arizonas closely watched races for Senate and governor remained too close to call in the state, where 400,000 ballots in Maricopa County await counting. Georgia Lieutenant Governor Election Results 2022 r Projected winner Burt Jones 51.4% 2,009,617 d Charlie Bailey 46.4% 1,815,524 99% expected votes in (Est. Get prepared for early voting with Savannah Morning News' rundown of the candidates and issues appearing on the November 2022 general election ballot. In Wisconsin, Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican, is up for re-election against Lt. Gov. Janet Mills of Maine. Nov. 9, 2022, J.D. Vance defeated Rep. Tim Ryan after a competitive campaign for Ohios open Senate seat. U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 10Democrats: Jessica Allison Fore, Tabitha Johnson-Green, Phyllis Hatcher, Femi Oduwole, Paul Walton.Republicans: Timothy Barr, Paul Broun, Mike Collins, David Curry, Vernon J. Jones, Marc McMain, Alan Sims, Mitchell Swan. . The Republican primary is shaping up to be contentious, but Gov. , Where Senate Candidates Outperformed Biden and Trump. We do that through the news, information, and entertainment we bring you via radio and TV, on your phone, in your car, on your smart speaker, or online at the new WABE.organywhere and everywhere throughout greater Atlanta. FOX 5 Atlanta. Geoff Duncan, who also could draw a hardline GOP primary opponent over his appeal. , George Santos, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent New Yorks Third Congressional District. GOP strife, Democratic crowd in Georgia lt. governor race By JEFF AMY May 4, 2022 ATLANTA (AP) Butch Miller continues to press attacks on Burt Jones as the two Republican state senators compete for their party's lieutenant governor nomination, while a fleet of nine Democrats are trying to stand out in their party's crowded race. Heres who won Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, and Joe Lombardo, the Las Vegas-area sheriff who was endorsed by Donald Trump. These races will determine who appears on the ballot this November . Rev. Nov. 9, 2022, The Senate races in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona are very tight, and vote counting is expected to drag into the week. Georgia General Assembly, is one of the largest state legislatures in the nation. , Republicans formally captured 218 House seats, a delayed yet consequential finish to the 2022 midterm elections. John Fetterman has been locked in a bitter contest against Mehmet Oz, the Republican celebrity doctor. Georgia Lt. Taylor called for an audit of the 2020 election. Andrew Fischer Voters in Kentucky will decide whether to approve an amendment that would reject abortion rights in the State Constitution. Geoff Duncan announced last year that he wouldn't run for a second term after criticizing Donald Trump's refusal to. I just happen to be the one who stepped up and has worked as hard as humanly possible.". The first polls are closing in Indiana and Kentucky. Senator David Perdue, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump after Kemp refused to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Heres a look at candidates who signed up to run for statewide and congressional district offices: UNITED STATES SENATEDemocrats: Raphael Warnock (incumbent), Tamara Johnson-Shealey.Republicans: Gary Black, Josh Clark, Kelvin King, Jonathan Jon McColumn, Latham Saddler, Herschel Walker.Libertarians: Chase Oliver. Hes outperforming Biden across the state and is currently up 8 points in counties that were the closest in 2020. In North Carolinas Senate race, Representative Ted Budd, a Trump-endorsed Republican, is very likely to win, according to our estimates. In recent weeks, Democratic state Rep. Erick Allen of Smyrna announced his candidacy against Republican Lt. Gov. In Colorado, a measure to decriminalize certain psychedelics is close but yet to be decided. The hopefuls have outlined their stances on a number of issues during the campaign season. Wisconsins Senate race is leaning toward Senator Ron Johnson, his chambers most endangered Republican incumbent, according to our estimates. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Nov. 8, 2022, The Timess election forecast is now running.