Who will be Georgia’s next governor? Will Republicans overcome the apparent Democratic lead built up during early voting? Which party will run state government starting next year? 

And when can Georgians expect to learn the answer to these questions and others? 

This year’s ballot is packed with a nationally watched U.S. Senate race and competitive statewide contests as both parties battle for control of four open seats, including the governor’s office. 

Read more from our Georgia Recorder colleagues on Rough Draft.

Maya Homan is a politics reporter based in Atlanta. Most recently, she covered the 2024 presidential election and Georgia state politics for USA TODAY and its network papers.