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Former President Barack Obama is set to hold a rally in Atlanta on Wednesday for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, following his recent appearances in Michigan and Ohio. Over two million Georgians have already voted early in person, marking a significant increase in voter turnout compared to previous elections.

Written by AI on 2026-10-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Abdul el Sayed, a Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, on October 29 and 30, 2026. Despite having previously criticized Obama over unfulfilled campaign promises in 2012, el Sayed has since acknowledged the former president's influence on his political development. Obama's appearance aimed to rally support among Black voters crucial for Democratic success in the upcoming midterm elections. During a campaign stop at a Cheesecake Factory in Ohio, Obama made remarks about President Trump's gold decor and costly dining habits, which sparked a food-related feud with Trump, who later ate a French Dip Cheeseburger at his own Cheesecake Factory visit near the White House.

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Barack Obama to rally in Georgia for Jon Ossoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms Former President Barack Obama will headline a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday alongside incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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Obama → rally → governor

The event comes a few days after Obama rallied for Democratic candidates in Michigan and Ohio, and as early in-person voting continues in Georgia. asserted

voting → come → Georgia

President Donald Trump rallied in Georgia on Saturday. asserted

Trump → rally → Saturday

More than two million Georgians have voted early in person, in record turnout, according to the office of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. uncertain

Georgians → vote → Raffensperger

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