Georgia Sees Four Open Congressional Seats Ahead of 2026 Midterms

AJC podcast 'Politically Georgia' examines two of the open races

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's senior political reporter Greg Bluestein and Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell discuss two of the four open U.S. House seats in Georgia heading into the 2026 midterm elections on the latest episode of the 'Politically Georgia' podcast.

Why it matters

Georgia's open congressional seats will be hotly contested as the state continues to be a key battleground in national elections. The podcast provides in-depth analysis of the dynamics and potential candidates in these races.

The details

One of the open seats is in a safely Republican district spanning Atlanta's northwest suburbs, following U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk's decision not to seek reelection. The podcast examines the behind-the-scenes maneuvering in this district.

  • The 'Politically Georgia' podcast episode aired on February 12, 2026.
  • The 2026 midterm elections in Georgia will feature four open U.S. House seats.

The players

Greg Bluestein

Senior political reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tia Mitchell

Washington bureau chief at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Barry Loudermilk

U.S. Representative who decided not to seek reelection in a safely Republican district in Atlanta's northwest suburbs.

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What they’re saying

“Georgia has four open U.S. House seats heading into the 2026 midterm elections, and Atlanta Journal-Constitution senior political reporter Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell discuss two of them in the latest episode of the 'Politically Georgia' podcast.”

— Greg Bluestein, Senior political reporter (ajc.com)

The takeaway

Georgia's open congressional seats will be closely watched as the state continues to be a key battleground, and the 'Politically Georgia' podcast provides valuable insight into the dynamics and potential candidates in these important races.