A national democracy expert says Georgia became a "testing ground" for election pressure in 2020, and the lessons learned then could be used again unless communities push back.

Two U.S. Justice Department voting section attorneys have backgrounds representing Georgia Republicans in election disputes.

Political analysts say both gubernatorial races are wide open, but the paths to victory look very different in each state.

Georgia is once again expected to play a pivotal role in this year's midterm elections, with races for a competitive U.S. Senate seat and a new governor drawing national attention.

Salleigh Grubbs, first vice chair of the Georgia Republican Party, will replace former state Sen. Rick Jeffares on the board.