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Seniors to play outsized role in tight Georgia races, new poll finds
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jacob Gardenswartz , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 23, 2026
· 4 min read
A new poll of voters in the key battleground state of Georgia released Thursday shows incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff with a clear lead over Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins, even as the race for the governors mansion remains deadlocked. AARP commissioned and funded the survey, which ...
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Key takeaway Voters 50 plus will really be the deciding force, echoed Matt Hogan of the Democratic firm Impact Research, which also contributed to the bipartisan poll.
Why this matters in The Waco
In the context of Waco's own electoral landscape, the Georgia poll's emphasis on voters over 50 taking a decisive role in the upcoming elections resonates with local trends. McLennan County, where Waco is located, has a sizable population of seniors who consistently turn out to vote in higher numbers than their younger counterparts. As local candidates gear up for their own elections, they would do well to take note of the enthusiasm gap between age groups observed in the Georgia poll. With 68% of the electorate in Georgia's 2026 primaries being 50 and over, Waco's own candidates may need to tailor their messaging and outreach efforts to effectively engage with this demographic. By doing so, they may be able to replicate Senator Ossoff's success in leveraging name recognition and popularity among independents to build a strong foundation for their campaigns.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A new poll of voters in the key battleground state of Georgia released Thursday shows incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff with a clear lead over Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins, even as the race for the governors mansion remains deadlocked. AARP commissioned and funded the survey, which ...
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