Jabari Gibbs, The Current

Jabari Gibbs, from Atlanta, Georgia, is The Current's full-time accountability reporter based in Glynn County. His work in Glynn County is a 2026 winner of the Society of Professional Journalists Green Eyeshade Award for government reporting.

Georgia Has 2 Million Independent Voters. Getting an Independent on the Ballot Is Another Story

Georgia’s independent electorate is growing, but candidates outside the major parties still face steep barriers just to reach voters.

By Jabari Gibbs, The Current

September 29, 2026

Georgia Has 2 Million Independent Voters. Getting an Independent on the Ballot Is Another Story

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