Georgia’s next big election is a runoff set for Tuesday, and the Democratic challengers for four of the state’s top constitutional offices will be decided, along with several congressional runoffs that could sway Capitol Hill’s balance of political power.
Under Georgia law, if no candidate breaks 50% in an election, the top two vote-getters are in a runoff. Under voter reforms passed in 2021, Georgia’s runoffs are now set for four weeks after primary election Day. Early voting for the June 21 runoff begins June 13; the last day to submit an absentee ballot for the runoff is June 10.
Here is a look at who’s on the ballot in metro Atlanta:
Democratic lieutenant governor’s runoff: Kwanza Hall and Charlie Bailey. Hall is a former Atlanta city councilman and U.S. congressman, while Bailey, an attorney, is seeking his first elected office. The winner will face Republican state Sen. Burt Jones, who won his GOP primary on May 24. This fall’s race is for an open seat, as Republican incumbent Geoff Duncan is not seeking reelection.
Democratic secretary of state runoff: Dee Dawkins-Haigler and Bee Nguyen. Dawkins-Haigler is a former state lawmaker, while Nguyen is a current member of the state House and has the endorsement of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams. The winner will face incumbent Republican Brad Raffensperger, who won his GOP primary without a runoff in a crowded contest.
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