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Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:07 PM EDT
|By WTVM News Staff
Several voting organizations came together earlier in Columbus to host an education event about changes voters will see at the polls this November.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Reagan Ranzer
The Auburn Municipal Elections for the city council are less than a month away.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:47 AM EDT
|By CBS46 News Staff
A federal judge has ruled in the lawsuit that challenged the at-large method of electing commissioners for the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A Georgia businessman is looking to flip a seat held by a congressman for decades.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Reagan Ranzer
Senator Tom Whatley is stepping away from the tied District 27 Alabama State Senate Race after his opponent Jay Hovey’s motion to request a re-hearing that was granted and scheduled Friday morning.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 11:25 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Tom Whatley is stepping away from the tied District 27 Alabama State Senate Race as of Friday, July 1.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 7:43 AM EDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
The Alabama Republican Party has granted a motion for re-hearing in the election contest between state Senate District 27 primary candidates Jay Hovey and Tom Whatley.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 1:46 PM EDT
|By Reagan Ranzer
The Alabama State Senate District 27 seat could have come down to a coin flip Wednesday if both candidates had agreed.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:35 AM EDT
|By James Giles
News Leader 9 is taking a look at how anti-abortion laws will impact the state’s foster care system.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 9:10 PM EDT
|By Reagan Ranzer
A state senate seat in Alabama could come down to a literal coin flip.
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Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 11:21 PM EDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
Katie Britt defeated Rep. Mo Brook in the GOP runoff for the upcoming U.S Senate seat.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 11:14 PM EDT
|By Associated Press
Katie Britt has won the Republican nomination for Senate in Alabama, defeating six-term Congressman Mo Brooks in a primary runoff.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson and Jatavia O'Neal
Tuesday marks Election Day for the Primary Runoffs. WTVM will have your latest results tonight.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Ashlee Williams
It’s election day again. People have been going to the polls all day to cast their ballots in both Georgia and Alabama’s primary runoff races.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 8:40 PM EDT
|By Katrice Nolan
We are about 5 months from the general election, but just days away from the June 21st run-off election.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By WTVM Staff
Early voting is in full swing this week in Georgia, kicking off this past Monday for several runoff races following the May 24 primary.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Ashlee Williams
Early voting kicked off Monday in Georgia for several runoff races following the May 24th primary.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Reagan Ranzer
Lee County Commission District 4 seat results in a runoff between Incumbent Robert Ham and Tony Langley.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Katrice Nolan
The signs are posted, early voting is open in the state of Georgia.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 3:05 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
We have been reporting on this incredibly tight race since Primary Election Night on May 24.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Katrice Nolan
Stacey Abrams is no stranger to running for the governor’s office, and she says she is the candidate Georgians should choose.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Troup County citizens will have another chance to cast their vote this June.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By WTVM Staff
Despite losing the race for Columbus Mayor, former candidate John Anker had an end-of-campaign celebration for the city today, as he promised to do.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Reagan Ranzer
Provisional ballots were counted in Lee County today. The outcome of those ballots could change the results of The Alabama State Senate Race in District 27.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:08 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The money raised will be used for various infrastructure projects, including repaving the riverfront.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By James Giles
The incumbent comes out on top in one of the biggest races in the Fountain City.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Ben Stanfield
Governor Brian Kemp’s campaign shifts the focus now as they look forward to November.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:02 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
One race too close to call is the Alabama State Senate Race for District 27.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:16 AM EDT
|By Tiffany Maddox
Candidate for Georgia State House District 140, Zeph Baker and his team, said early Wednesday morning that they will continue to wait for more verified results.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:51 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Tremaine ‘Teddy’ Reese has been elected to fill longtime politician, Calvin Smyre’s, open seat in Georgia House District 140.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:42 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson, Leonard Hall and Jatavia O'Neal
Mayor Henderson won Tuesday night’s election with 61.18 percent - resulting in 14,638 votes.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 12:15 AM EDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is declaring victory over eight opponents who had sought to unseat her during Tuesday’s Republican primary race.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:03 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson, Leonard Hall and Jatavia O'Neal
Election results for 2022 primaries across Alabama and Georgia.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:21 PM EDT
|By WTVM News Team
One of the most highly contested races on the ballot in Columbus is the contest for city mayor.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 9:59 PM EDT
|By Ben Stanfield
A few things to remember as you head to the polls on Tuesday, Georgia and Alabama both require a photo ID to vote.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 9:28 PM EDT
|By Katrice Nolan
Both Georgia and Alabama have done record numbers in early voting, which is leading both secretaries of state to believe voters will turn out heavy tomorrow.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Ashlee Williams
Decision day is Tuesday. One of the most highly contested races on the ballot: Columbus ‘mayor’s seat.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By WTVM Staff
The redrawing of electoral lines happens every ten years following the US Census in an effort to ensure that minorities and other groups have proper representation.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Ben Stanfield
Today is the last day for early voting in Georgia, and the push is on for many candidates ahead of the Tuesday primary.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:08 AM EDT
|By Tiffany Maddox
Meet Muscogee County School Board District 2 candidates
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 8:52 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Today both candidates, businessman John Anker and current Mayor Skip Henderson joined us in the studio.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Election Day is swiftly approaching, and both Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidates are making their way to the Fountain City.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By James Giles
Election Day is less than a week away, and now one local police organization has made a decision to support a candidate in one of the biggest races in the Fountain City.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 9:18 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
District 27 includes parts of Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:48 AM EDT
|By Ahniaelyah Spraggs
We’re one week away from the primary election and officials say the numbers at the polls during early voting is steadily increasing.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:34 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Next week, unless you’re early voting, you’ll see the odd-numbered Columbus City Council races on the ballot.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:10 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The primary election in both Alabama and Georgia is one week away.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 4:56 PM EDT
|By Reagan Ranzer
Lockhart says it’s time for him to retire, but having this position as sheriff over the past 28 years has been a blessing.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Week two of early voting is wrapping up. Officials say since it started, turnout has steadily increased.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 7:30 AM EDT
|By Tiffany Maddox
Meet the candidates: Troup County Board of Commissioners Chairperson