Black Turnout Rose in Georgia, Powered by Younger Voters
A New York Times analysis reports that Black turnout, led by younger voters, powered a Democratic sweep in Georgia's 2026 election: the Black share of the electorate hit its highest level since 2012, young Black turnout outpaced young white turnout, Jon Ossoff won re-election by 18 points, and Keisha Lance Bottoms became the state's first Black governor. Times Voter Trends estimates more than 95 percent of Black Georgia voters backed Ossoff.
