Voters across Georgia are heading to the polls to vote in dozens of municipal elections for mayor, city council races, Atlanta school board and more. Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut discuss the election in Savannah, where Mayor Van Johnson is running for a second term against Kesha Gibson-Carter, a longtime political foe. A win for Johnson would pave the way for a run for statewide office in 2026.
 
You’ll also hear about a significant issue on the ballot in Ohio today. Voters will cast ballots on whether to expand abortion rights in the state. The panel explains that the vote may be complicated by unclear language on the ballot. Special guest, Republican strategist Stephen Lawson suggests that Republicans must start the conversation about abortion limitations by showing they have empathy for women who sometime face difficult choices about giving birth.
 
Plus, learn why Georgia GOP Congressman Rich McCormack is wrestling away from Marjorie Taylor Greene a motion to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic remarks.
 
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Links to today's topics:
McCormick snubs Greene on censure resolution
Local elections to watch
Guide to metro elections
Abortion initiative explained
Abortion foes hope for victory in Ohio
 
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