The eyes of the nation will be on Georgia once again Tuesday as the state’s critical U.S. Senate runoff race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker comes to an end. This U.S. Senate matchup is the first in state history between two Black contenders, and only the second in American history. Warnock, the Democratic […]
Chauncey Alcorn
Chauncey Alcorn is Capital B Atlanta's state and local politics reporter.
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Why These Black Voters Say They’re Used to Being Blamed for Election Losses
Being blamed for election results in Georgia is something Black voters like Kelli Bronner have become accustomed to in recent years. “Unfortunately, we tend to be the brunt of everyone’s, I don’t know, rage, for some odd reason,” Bronner said. “We tend to get the blame for a lot of things when it’s not necessarily […]
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So, Can You Vote Early on Saturday? We Explain.
In the lead-up to the U.S. Senate runoff election on Dec. 6, there has been a lot of debate about Saturday early voting in Georgia. As of right now, Saturday early voting in the matchup between Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker will take place this weekend in several Georgia counties, […]
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City Residents Praise New Expanded Sunday Hours for Packaged Alcohol Sales
Wine lover Kristy Gomez was elated when she learned that Atlanta is expanding the hours licensed stores can sell packaged alcohol on Sunday. The change adds two more hours to the current 11-hour window when Sunday restrictions on alcohol sales are lifted. This means sales can occur from 11 a.m. to midnight on Sundays instead […]
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Understanding Runoff Elections in Georgia, and How to Ensure Your Vote Counts
Georgia’s marathon midterm election season isn’t over just yet. A Dec. 6 runoff election date has been set to decide who wins the state’s pivotal U.S. Senate matchup between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and his GOP challenger, Herschel Walker. The race could decide the balance of power on Capitol Hill. More than 3.9 million Georgians […]
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Why Stacey Abrams Lost to Brian Kemp
Supporters of Stacey Abrams have had a difficult time processing her gubernatorial race loss to GOP incumbent Brian Kemp on Tuesday. “It just doesn’t make sense to me, honestly,” Clark Atlanta University student Jessica DuBois told Capital B Atlanta earlier this week. “I thought for sure this time Stacey was going to win, especially after […]
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Read Stacey Abrams’ Promise to Georgia After Her Gubernatorial Loss
Even in defeat, Stacey Abrams keeps fighting. The Spelman grad conceded victory to GOP incumbent Brian Kemp in Georgia’s gubernatorial election late Tuesday night before delivering a rousing speech to her supporters inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Atlanta. “While I may not have crossed the finish line, that does not mean we will […]
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Warnock and Walker Headed for a Runoff
The U.S. Senate race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker is headed into overtime. Warnock had 49.41% of votes cast to Walker’s 48.52%, with Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver picking up 2.07%. A runoff race in December will take place on Dec. 6 since none of the candidates secured the 50% plus one threshold needed […]
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What’s at Stake for Black Voters in Georgia on Election Day
The importance of the 2022 midterm election is not lost on voters in metro Atlanta and the state. Several races could alter the course of Georgia’s — and the nation’s — political landscape. An estimated 2 million Georgians have already cast their ballots during the state’s early voting period, setting a record. More are expected […]
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Midterm Elections: Here’s A Breakdown of Key Issues On the Ballot in Metro Atlanta
There’s a lot more at stake on Election Day than who the state’s next governor and U.S. senator is going to be. Voters in metro Atlanta also must decide on several key down-ballot issues that will impact members of their local communities and their state. Georgia citizens will be tasked with deciding whether to add […]
