ATLANTA – Voters across Cobb County turned out in force Tuesday to reshape Georgia's political map, driving crucial outcomes in split congressional battles and high-stakes state leadership contests. The Associated Press declared Republican Rep. Rich McCormick the winner over Democrat Tony Kozycki in the 7th Congressional District on Tuesday night. McCormick carried several northern counties across the district, while Kozycki captured an advantage in Fulton County. In the 6th Congressional District, Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath secured re-election against Republican challenger Kevin E. Martin after building a dominant lead across Cobb, Fulton and Douglas counties. Local voters also weighed in on the 11th Congressional District matchup between Republican Rep. John Cowan and Democrat Chris Harden. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms opened a commanding lead over Republican Rick Jackson in the race for Georgia governor as ballots were counted early Wednesday. The historic contest anchored a full slate of constitutional offices where Democratic candidates mounted sweeping statewide advantages. Democratic nominees pulled ahead in contests for lieutenant governor with Josh McLaurin, secretary of state with Penny Brown Reynolds, and attorney general with Tanya Miller. Democratic challengers also captured leads against Republican incumbents for state school superintendent, labor commissioner, agriculture commissioner and insurance commissioner. Local voters faced a crowded slate of General…
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