Jon Ossoff Defeats Mike Collins, Keisha Lance Bottoms Defeats Rick Jackson in Midterm Elections

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) defeated challenger Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) in the race for U.S. Senate with 59% of the vote, securing his reelection. Rep. Collins followed up with 41% of the vote.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican candidate Rick Jackson in the race for Georgia Governor with 54.3%% of the vote. Jackson followed with 45.7% of the vote.

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on his Midterm Victory: "Thank you, Georgia. Georgia, you did it. And let me be the first to offer public congratulations to the governor-elect of the State of Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms. To every volunteer who poured your heart and soul into this effort and everyone who chipped in so we could face down the dark money Super PACs, thank you."

Keisha Lance Bottoms on her Gubernatorial Victory: "Thank you, Georgia. I am honored to be your 84th governor. I spoke with Rick Jackson just a while ago, and I thanked him for a hard-fought race, and we agreed that together we would continue to support foster children across this state, and no matter who you voted for tonight, I will be a governor for all of Georgia.”

Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in the weeks before the midterms -- By By SARAH RAZA Associated Press -- President Donald Trump's administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured largely due to his tariffs and the war in Iran.

Rick Jackson to Close Out Campaign with Statewide Get-Out-The-Vote Tour -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, will close out the campaign with a statewide Get-Out-The-Vote tour today, November 2, with stops in Canton, Perry, Albany, Savannah, and Augusta.

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race -- By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, COREY WILLIAMS and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press --  Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers as Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill.

Governor Brian Kemp Announces Distribution of Homeowner Tax Relief -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp today announced that the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin distributing funds to local governments as part of the 2026 Homeowner Tax Relief Grant program.

Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Secure Federal Funding for Damaged Roadways -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced over $12 million in federal funding to repair and reconstruct roads damaged by natural disasters across Georgia, including those damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Trump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates -- By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press -- A battle over abortion rights is playing out in several states Tuesday as voters decide 145 proposed laws and constitutional amendments, including some that could affect voting for future elections.

The Latest: Voters cast their ballots as Republicans hope to hold control of Congress -- By The Associated Press

Jon Ossoff Defeats Mike Collins in Georgia’s Race for U.S. Senate -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Keisha Lance Bottoms Defeats Rick Jackson in Georgia’s Race for Governor -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House -- By SCOTT BAUER and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press -- Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part of a series of sweeping gains nationwide in Tuesday’s elections that shifted the balance of power across several battleground and Republican-leaning states.

Georgia Democrats Sweep Statewide Offices in Midterm Elections -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Democratic candidates won every major statewide office, including Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Lieutenant Governor.