The Year Ahead
America’s Political Future (Still) Hinges on Georgia
Crucial elections in the swing state could flip the Senate and will gauge Trump’s grip on the GOP.
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The swing state of Georgia became the crux of American politics in the 2020 election cycle. Not only did Georgians choose a Democrat for president for the first time in decades, helping Joe Biden clinch a victory, but they also elected two Democrats to the U.S. Senate in January 2021, giving the party razor-thin control of that chamber.
With Republican Governor Brian Kemp delivering his state of the state address Jan. 13 and unofficially kicking off his fight for reelection, the spotlight is about to return.