A voter in Atlanta holds up their sticker.

Georgia took to the polls early Tuesday morning to cast ballots in consequential local races—including the crowded contest for Atlanta mayor.

Credit: Riley Bunch, GPB News

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The race for mayor of Atlanta is headed for a runoff. City Council President Felicia Moore secured her spot handily. The second place spot, and a ticket to the runoffs, was undecided as the sun rose on Wednesday morning.

Incumbent mayors in a number of Georgia cities fought off challenges from progressive candidates. What do the results tell us about the mood of voters right now?

Democrats across the country felt a chill looking toward to 2022 today as the state of Virginia elected a Republican governor. What does the GOP upset victory tell us about next year's races in Georgia?

Plus, we previewed the redistricting session, which is underway at the state Capitol.

Panelists:

Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of political science and director at James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University

Dr. Karen Owen — Professor of political science, University of West Georgia

Donna Lowry — Host, Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers

Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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