THE FUZZY PEACH—10.23.2026—Election Officials Confident in Security—375 New Jobs Coming to Peach County—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—10.23.2026—Election Officials Confident in Security—375 New Jobs Coming to Peach County—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
October 23, 2026

NEW REPORT: Georgia Election Officials Confident in Election Security

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), acting as one of the Senate’s leading advocates for voting rights, released a new report examining Georgia’s election security ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

The report draws on interviews with election officials from 10 geographically and politically diverse Georgia counties to assess the readiness of local administrators.

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Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on Georgia's Election Integrity: "While President Trump continues to promote baseless lies to incite fear and chaos ahead of the midterms, Georgia’s election officials are doing the important work of ensuring every vote is securely counted."

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) on the New Jobs Coming to Peach County: "We are proud when our long-time partners can grow and adapt to changing markets right here in the Peach State, and this expansion is the latest example that our pro-business environment is fostering sustained success for our business partners."

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on New Federal Funding for Georgia's Infrastructure: "Georgians deserve world-class infrastructure. Senator Reverend Warnock and I are delivering these resources to strengthen our economy and upgrade our shipping and logistics infrastructure."

Dome Politics

Voters Want Congress to Keep the Medicaid Promise. The Opening Is There for Those Who Act. -- By Dome Politics' Javier Manjarres -- A new national survey from Leadership for America Fund of 2,010 likely voters tells a story the political class has not fully absorbed: the strongest position in American health care politics right now is keeping the promise made to cancer patients, seniors, and caregivers.

Raphael Warnock Names New Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently named Dylan Laslovich as his Chief of Staff and promoted Josh Delaney to Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director.

Mercer University Declared the Official Georgia Grown University of the State -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper recently signed a proclamation recognizing Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) as the official Georgia Grown Medical School to highlight its commitment to education, healthcare, and service.

Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Announce $25 Million for Vehicle Infrastructure -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (R-GA) announced today more than $25 million in Federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to upgrade commercial vehicle infrastructure in Monroe County and Garden City.

Raphael Warnock Questions the IRS Over Threats to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status from Universities -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), is seeking answers from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Governor Brian Kemp Announces 375 New Jobs Coming to Peach County -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that Blue Bird Corporation is expanding its existing footprint in Peach County by investing an estimated $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Valley and creating 375 new jobs over the next three years.

NEW REPORT: Georgia Election Officials Confident in Election Security -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Georgia Lawmakers Call on Governor Brian Kemp to Bring National Guardsmen Home -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- A delegation of Georgia lawmakers issued a statement urging Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) to bring Georgia National Guard soldiers home from Washington, D.C., before Thanksgiving and Christmas.

James Swafford

James Swafford

James Swafford is a digital reporter for Dome Politics specializing in congressional politics and state government. Swafford graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a concentration in International Affairs and Comparative Politics. Swafford now has a year of experience following the Georgia General Assembly and was on the ground covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to Georgia. He also recently interned for former Senator Kelly Loeffler’s Greater Georgia political committee and is now working towards a graduate degree.

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