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Politically Georgia: Candidate Forum 2025

Our Politically Georgia team is on the road and ending their 2024 tour with a stop in Atlanta and special guests from all over Georgia.

Georgia's favorite political insiders are hitting the road! Meet the AJC’s Politically Georgia team Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut for a live-to-tape recording of Politically Georgia joined by special guest Georgia Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger. 

 

From Peachtree Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, the trusted Politically Georgia team reaches a large and engaged audience across the South through AJC.com, a five-day a week radio show on Atlanta's WABE 90.1FM, newsletters, podcast and social media. Join them, AJC President and Publisher Andrew Morse and new Editor-in-Chief Leroy Chapman as they talk about the AJC’s expanded political reporting and plans to cover the 2024 election. Plus, they will take your questions.

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About the Event

JOIN US on Wednesday, November 5th for an exclusive experience featuring the Politically Georgia cast and candidates running for Governor of Georgia in 2026. We’re a year out from the election, and it’s never too soon to hear from the individuals vying to lead the state.  


Hosted by Politically Georgia’s Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, and Patricia Murphy, the podcast team will guide the evening’s discussions as both Republican and Democratic candidates take the stage. See them up close and hear from them directly – live and unedited. 


Politically Georgia is your essential source for politics from Peachtree St. to Pennsylvania Ave., reaching a large and engaged audience across the South through print, digital, and podcast platforms.  Be part of this pivotal moment in Georgia and national politics. Our state is influencing the national landscape like never before, which means your vote is more important than ever. 


Space is limited, and registration is required so reserve your spot now. 

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2024
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6:00 - 7:30pm

Politically Georgia: Candidate Forum

Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, and Patricia Murphy, are joined on stage for one-on-ones with candidates running for Governor of Georgia in 2026.

Show Room | The Dogwood at Westside Paper

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Keisha Lance Bottoms

2026 Gubernatorial Candidate

Former Mayor of Atlanta


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Chris Carr

2026 Gubernatorial Candidate

Attorney General of Georgia

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Geoff Duncan

2026 Gubernatorial Candidate

Former Lieutenant Governor of GA

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Jason Esteves

 

2026 Gubernatorial Candidate

Former GA State Senator

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Brad Raffensperger

2026 Gubernatorial Candidate

Georgia Secretary of State

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Mike Thurmond

2026 Gubernatorial Candidate

Former DeKalb CEO and Georgia Labor Commissioner

Politically Georgia Cast and AJC Hosts

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Greg Bluestein

Chief Political Reporter

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Leroy Chapman Jr.

Editor-in-Chief

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Tia Mitchell

Washington Bureau Chief

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Andrew Morse

President and Publisher

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Patricia Murphy

Senior Political Columnist

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The AJC will make every effort to accommodate requests for credentials. Questions about media access can be sent to the AJC’s communications team via: press@ajc.com.

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