Georgia Voter Guide: The key competitive races in the Nov. 5 general election

Election season is in full swing, and voters across the Peach State have an important role to play in selecting local, statewide and national representatives.

As one of the most competitive battleground states, Georgia is also expected to play a major part in the 2024 presidential election, meaning that exercising the right to vote is more important than ever.

With several newly-drawn districts for state and federal legislative seats, voters should check their My Voter Page to view the most up-to-date information about their registration status, polling locations, and elected officials.

Here’s what to know about the upcoming races. Check back as more races and candidate biographies are added.

U.S. House of Representatives

Thanks to a recent redistricting, Georgia’s Congressional district lines have shifted slightly since the last election. Still, all 14 seats are up for grabs this year, with candidates vying to be one of the country’s 435 House lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol. Representatives serve two-year terms, during which they introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments, serve on committees, and cast votes on all congressional legislation.

Learn more about the candidates in competitive U.S. House primaries.

Georgia state Senate

One of two legislative bodies in the Georgia General Assembly, state senators draft legislation, sit on committees and vote on legislation that impacts residents across Georgia. There are 56 Senate districts across the state, and Republicans currently hold a majority in the chamber.

Learn more about the candidates running for the Georgia state Senate.

Georgia state House

One of two legislative bodies in the Georgia General Assembly, state representatives draft legislation, sit on committees and vote on legislation that impacts residents across Georgia. There are 180 House districts across the state, and Republicans currently hold a majority in the chamber.

Learn more about the candidates running for the Georgia state House.

Chatham County

There are multiple contested races on the ballot, including sheriff and district attorney, in the upcoming general election, scheduled for Nov. 5.

Learn more about the Chatham County candidates.

Clarke County

With Oconee County, Clarke County residents will possibly elect a new district attorney on Nov. 5.

Learn more about the Clarke County candidates.

Columbia County

Columbia County will be electing a new coroner on Nov. 5.

Learn more about the Columbia County candidates.

Oconee County

Several races are up for grabs in Oconee County, including for district attorney and sheriff.

Learn more about the Oconee County candidates.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Georgia Voter Guide: The key competitive races in the Nov. 5 general election