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US midterm elections 2026: What is Georgia's November 20 certification deadline and possible December runoff? Here's what happens

US midterm elections 2026: What is Georgia's November 20 certification deadline and possible December runoff? Here's what happens

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Multiple polls and nonpartisan analysts indicate a Democratic advantage in the race to take the House from Republicans, while the Senate remains uncertain. Prediction markets are betting on Democratic wins in the Senate, with Republicans confronting a tough battleground fight, and market odds have largely held steady since Sunday as they increasingly favor Democratic candidates in several competitive Senate contests. Polling activity is currently underway across the United States.

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  • center · 2 outlets

    For the 42-year-old El-Sayed, the question is whether a bold, progressive agenda popular with the left wing of the Democratic Party can earn broad support across Middle America.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 4 outlets

    Election officials will continue counting votes after November 3, impacting the final election results. Some ballots may arrive late and still be counted, affecting candidate leads. Various states have different rules regarding when counting can begin and how mail-in ballots are processed. The final…

    — The Economic Times

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November 20 is the last day for the state to certify votes in federal and statewide contests, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's 2026 election calendar. For certifying these returns, the Secretary of State's office is responsible. The official results are established by County election…

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US midterm elections 2026: What is Georgia's November 20 certification deadline and possible December runoff? Here's what happens

November 20 is the last day for the state to certify votes in federal and statewide contests, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's 2026 election calendar. For certifying these returns, the Secretary of State's office is responsible. The official results are established by County election…

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