While statewide battles dominated the headlines, Georgia voters also settled the direction of Washington from the ground up.

Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call Georgia lawmakers back into a special session to limit executive branch powers or redraw voting districts following Tuesday's election.

Fulton County election results show Democratic candidates capturing key federal and state victories as local ballot processing continues across the Atlanta area. Sen. Jon Ossoff secured re-election to the U.

The winner will succeed Gov. Brian Kemp, who is term-limited. The race is one of two closely watched races on the Georgia ballot. Democrat Jon Ossoff faces off against Republican Mike Collins in a Senate race that could help decide control of the U.S. Senate.

Democrat Dr. Penny Brown Reynolds won the race for Georgia Secretary of State on Tuesday night, defeating Republican Rep. Tim Fleming.

State GOP leaders have not said if they plan to have a special session. But Democrats are already preparing for one.

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Democratic state Sen. Josh McLaurin secured a landmark victory in Georgia's lieutenant governor election.