Georgia has once again emerged as a bellwether state in this year's US midterm elections. The state has shifted from deep red to purple over the last several election cycles and remains a frontline state in the battle over voting rights.
Live event examines Georgia's stakes
In a recent Stateside with Kai and Carter live event in collaboration with On Air Presents, hosts Kai Wright and Carter Sherman were joined by Guardian contributing writer Charles Blow and political reporter Shrai Popat. The conversation covered everything at stake in Georgia.
Key questions on the 2026 race
The discussion addressed why Jon Ossoff needs Keisha Lance Bottoms to win the governor's race if he hopes to run for president in 2028. It also explored what Donald Trump might do to intervene in the election.
The panel considered how any voter suppression moves could backfire in the south, a central question in the broader debate over whether Democrats can ever win in the region.
