Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan — backed by Kamala Harris, Barack Obama and Sen. John Ossoff — are challenging conservative incumbents on the Georgia Supreme Court in officially nonpartisan races. Conservatives currently hold eight of the court’s nine seats, so a single flip could change the court’s ideological balance. Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT; Decision Desk HQ is tracking live results.
High-Profile Democrats Challenge Georgia Supreme Court Seats — Live Results And Stakes
High-profile Democrats have entered two closely watched Georgia Supreme Court races that could alter the court’s ideological balance.
Although judicial contests in Georgia are officially nonpartisan, challengers Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan have attracted national attention and major endorsements — including former Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama and U.S. Sen. John Ossoff — as they seek to unseat conservative incumbent justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren.
Why These Races Matter
Ideological Impact: Conservatives currently hold a clear advantage on the nine-member court: eight justices were appointed by a Republican governor. A turnover of even one seat could influence decisions on election law, redistricting and other high-profile state issues.
Nonpartisan Ballots, Partisan Stakes: The races are technically nonpartisan, but the involvement of national figures and major endorsements underscores how state supreme court contests have become central to broader political battles.
Election Day Information
Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT. Decision Desk HQ is providing live results as returns come in. Voter turnout and early returns will be closely watched for signs of any shift in the court’s makeup.
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