American politician, Governor of Georgia since 2019
Several wildfires are burning across Georgia and the Southeast, with containment improving in Brantley County while others persist; authorities warn the battles will extend for days as drought and wind drive spread.
The Braves have announced the death of Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox at 84. Cox led Atlanta to 14 division titles and the 1995 World Series crown, shaping the franchise for decades. tributes have poured in from players and the baseball community.
Georgia is holding its primary vote, shaping the battleground for the November midterms. Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff faces a crowded Republican field in the U.S. Senate race, while Democrats push for a gubernatorial win. Key issues include affordability, election administration, and gerrymandering.
The South Carolina governor has signaled a special session on redistricting as Republicans push to redraw maps. Key issues include potentially eliminating Rep. Jim Clyburn’s Democratic seat and concerns about a “dummymander” that could dilute Black representation. The move follows pressure from Trump allies and intra-party splits among Republicans.
Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured a majority in the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial primary, clearing the field and set to face a Republican opponent in the general election. Her win follows a campaign focused on affordability, voting rights, and expanding Medicaid, amid concerns about the ability to win in November.
President has endorsed both South Carolina runoff candidates in a bid to influence the outcome of the gubernatorial race as polls show a tight contest ahead of the June 23 runoff.
Recent Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama have produced mixed results for former President Donald Trump. In Georgia, Mike Collins has won the Senate nomination while Rick Jackson — a self-funding billionaire who spent over $100 million — has defeated Trump’s choice for governor, Burt Jones. In Alabama, Trump-backed Barry Moore has prevailed in a Senate runoff, reinforcing the influence of endorsements across parts of the GOP.
Part two of a mid-decade redistricting battle is reshaping district maps across 10 states ahead of the 2028 elections. Republicans seek up to 10 more House seats, while Democrats hope history and presidential politics constrain that push. Georgia postpones action; New York and other states rail toward constitutional or structural changes, and a special focus remains on election systems and QR-code vote tallies.
Democrats have launched an affordability-focused campaign as 100 days remain before the midterms. Jeffries vows to cut living costs, emphasize healthcare, and crack down on price gouging while Democrats seek to regain a House majority amid concerns about Iran and economic pressures.