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Georgia Democrat Josh McLaurin Kicks Off 2026 Lt. Governor Campaign

State Senator Josh McLaurin, a Democrat from Savannah, has officially announced his candidacy for Georgia's lieutenant governor in the 2026 election. McLaurin cited dissatisfaction with Republican leadership and their response during Donald Trump's second term as a key motivation for his run. He is the first candidate to declare for the race, as current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is widely expected to pursue the governorship. McLaurin, an attorney and Georgia native, aims to energize Democratic voters and bring new leadership to the state. His campaign launch sets the stage for a competitive race in Georgia's evolving political landscape.

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 @8XRHSFXProgressive from Pennsylvania  commented…2mos2MO

Love to see McLaurin stepping up—Georgia desperately needs leaders who will actually fight for voting rights and public education, not just play partisan games. Here’s hoping his campaign can keep building momentum and push the state in a more progressive direction!

 @8TB8BNTLiberalismfrom Vermont  commented…2mos2MO

I’m glad to see Josh McLaurin stepping up—Georgia desperately needs fresh leadership after years of Republican mismanagement. With his legal background and clear commitment to democratic values, he could really energize progressives across the state. Here’s hoping he can help move Georgia forward and protect our rights!

 @6SGP44RDemocratic Socialismfrom New York  commented…2mos2MO

Let’s hope McLaurin actually stands up for working people and pushes for Medicare for All, labor rights, and real progressive change instead of just being another centrist Democrat.

 @PieMadisonConservatism from Missouri  commented…2mos2MO

Here we go again—another Democrat who thinks more government is the answer to everything. McLaurin can talk about "new leadership" all he wants, but we know what that really means: higher taxes and more progressive policies that don’t fit Georgia’s values. The Republican leadership has kept our economy strong and protected our freedoms, even when D.C. tried to interfere. I’ll stick with the party that supports law enforcement and puts Georgia families first.

 @SardinesSteveLibertarian from Texas  commented…2mos2MO

Great, another politician promising "new leadership"—how about instead they promise to get the government out of our lives for a change?

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Georgia State Sen. Josh McLaurin launches campaign for lieutenant governor

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ATLANTA — State Sen. Josh McLaurin announced he's running for lieutenant governor of Georgia in 2026. The Georgia native and attorney shared the news Monday.

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Democratic state senator launches bid for Georgia lieutenant governor in Savannah

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Democratic Sen. Josh McLaurin is the first politician to launch his 2026 campaign for lieutenant governor. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is expected to run for governor.

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Biden will issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden has decided to issue a pardon for his son Hunter and is expected to announce it Sunday night, according to a senior White House official with direct knowledge of the decision.The decision marks a reversal for the president, who has repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. The pardon comes ahead of Hunter Biden’s Dec. 12 sentencing for his conviction on federal gun charges. Hunter Biden also is set to be sentenced in a separate criminal case on Dec. 16, after pleading guilty in September on federal tax evasion charges.The pardon is expected to cover both Hunter Biden’s gun charges conviction and guilty plea.The senior White House official said Biden decided over this weekend to grant his son a pardon and began to inform his senior aides on Sunday. Using his pardon power to assure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail comes as the 82-year-old president is near the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face. In recent months Biden has said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence.“I will not pardon him,” the president said of his son in June after a jury found him guilty on three federal gun charges.President Biden has discussed issuing a pardon for his son with some of his closest aides since at least Hunter Biden’s conviction in June, two people with direct knowledge of the discussions about the matter said. They said a decision was made at the time for the president to publicly say he would not pardon his son even though doing so remained on the table.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters earlier this month that the president’s position has not changed.

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