Georgia Politics Podcast Covers Heated Lt. Governor Race, Election Bill, and Raffensperger Controversy

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The latest episode of the Peach Pundit podcast covers a range of hot-button political topics in Georgia, including a public clash between the Lt. Governor candidates, the introduction of a new elections bill in the state legislature, and a petition filed by two members of the Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) to have Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger removed from the GOP ballot.

Why it matters

The issues discussed on the podcast highlight the ongoing political tensions and power struggles within the Georgia Republican Party, as well as the continued focus on election integrity and administration in the state following the 2020 election cycle.

The details

On the podcast, hosts Buzz and Scot discussed several key developments, including: the Lt. Governor calling out his wealthy rival from the legislative rostrum, a video resurfacing of a definitive statement from a Congressional candidate, the GRA filing a petition to remove Raffensperger from the GOP ballot, and the state Attorney General taking action against the GRA and its PAC. They also covered the suspension of the state gas tax for 60 days and a court ruling in a Fulton County Board of Elections case.

• The podcast was recorded on Saturday, March 19, 2026.
• The Lt. Governor called out his rival from the rostrum.
• An old video of a Congressional candidate's statement resurfaced.
• Two GRA members filed a petition to remove Raffensperger from the GOP ballot.
• The state Attorney General moved against the GRA and its PAC.

What’s next

The judge in the case against the GRA and its PAC will likely rule on the matter in the coming weeks, while the petition to remove Raffensperger from the GOP ballot will continue to work its way through the legal system.