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DeKalb DA Sues Georgia Over New Nonpartisan Election Law

6/4/2026

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DeKalb County DA Sherry Boston sued in Atlanta over Georgia’s nonpartisan election law for five counties.
Boston says the law targets those five Atlanta-area counties with Democratic officials, breaching uniformity and equal-protection.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the statute, mandating nonpartisan district-attorney races from 2028 and moving elections to May with June runoffs.
Attorney General Chris Carr will defend the law.
Sen. John Albers says the measure will improve public safety.

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DeKalb County DA Sherry Boston sued in Atlanta over Georgia’s nonpartisan election law for five counties.
Boston says the law targets those five Atlanta-area counties with Democratic officials, breaching uniformity and equal-protection.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the statute, mandating nonpartisan district-attorney races from 2028 and moving elections to May with June runoffs.
Attorney General Chris Carr will defend the law.
Sen. John Albers says the measure will improve public safety.