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Two Challengers Seek Seats on Georgia's Top Court
Liberal lawyers aim to unseat sitting Supreme Court justices in upcoming elections
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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A pair of liberal-leaning lawyers are running to unseat two sitting justices on the Georgia Supreme Court in upcoming elections. Former Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan is challenging Justice Sarah Warren, while another prominent left-leaning attorney is also seeking to unseat a current member of the state's highest court.
Why it matters
The races for the Georgia Supreme Court seats are seen as important battlegrounds, as the court has significant influence over issues like voting rights, abortion access, and other key policy matters in the state. The challenges from liberal candidates could shift the ideological balance of the court if successful.
The details
On the latest episode of the 'Politically Georgia' podcast, host Greg Bluestein spoke with the two liberal-leaning lawyers who are running to unseat sitting Georgia Supreme Court justices. Former Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan is challenging incumbent Justice Sarah Warren, while another prominent left-leaning attorney is also seeking to unseat a current member of the state's highest court.
- The Georgia Supreme Court elections will take place in November 2026.
The players
Jen Jordan
A former Democratic state senator who is the party's nominee for Georgia Attorney General in 2022, and is now challenging incumbent Georgia Supreme Court Justice Sarah Warren.
Sarah Warren
The incumbent Georgia Supreme Court justice who is being challenged by former Democratic state senator Jen Jordan.
What’s next
The Georgia Supreme Court elections will take place in November 2026, when voters will decide whether to retain the incumbent justices or elect the challengers.
The takeaway
The upcoming Georgia Supreme Court races highlight the high stakes involved, as the court's ideological balance could shift depending on the outcomes. These elections will be closely watched as they could have significant implications for the state's policies on important issues.
