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Kevin Abel
In the June 16 runoff, Kevin Abel won, Dana Barrett lost, and Jon Ossoff now knows his Republican opponent.
June 17, 2026, 1:21 pm
Split Decision for Jewish Democrats in Runoff
Abel wins, Barrett loses, and Ossoff now knows his Republican opponent.
By Dave Schechter
Early voting for the runoff election began on June 8 and runs through June 12. Polls on June 16 will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
June 10, 2026, 1:09 pm
June 16 Runoffs Will Set the Stage for November
A pair of Jewish Democrats are hoping to advance to the general election.
By Dave Schechter
An estimated 27 percent of the state's active voters cast ballots in the primary election.
May 20, 2026, 12:50 pm
Jewish Candidates Win, Lose, and Earn Runoff Slots
An estimated 27 percent of the state's active voters cast ballots in the primary election.
By Dave Schechter
Kevin Abel
May 1, 2026, 12:08 pm
Jewish Civic Service Advocate Bids for State Senate
Kevin Abel has served on boards of state agencies, refugee resettlement group, and Jewish organizations.
By Dave Schechter
Kevin Abel and his wife, Cindy, have long been active in Atlanta’s non-profit organizations.
October 16, 2025, 10:38 am
Abel Announces Run for Georgia Senate
The Sandy Springs IT consultant has a long record of community participation.
By Bob Bahr
An informal conversation between USHMM curator and historian, Edna Friedberg, and Atlanta attorney and author, Ted Blum, helped the 60 attendees understand the value of supporting the national Holocaust museum.
April 9, 2025, 1:17 pm
Event Spotlights Mission of US Holocaust Museum
The program featured a conversation with USHMM curator and historian Edna Friedberg and Atlanta attorney and author Ted Blum.
By Fran M. Putney
The Corona-Aid concert was a joint project between Kevin Abel and his college student son, Eric.
April 22, 2020, 6:15 am
Losing an Election Opened New World
Kevin Abel and son raise almost $25,000 for needy in Sandy Springs.
By Bob Bahr
Kevin Abel
January 3, 2019, 3:59 pm
6th District Abel Meets Voters in Middle
When Kevin Abel ran in the 6th District race last summer he hoped to become the first Jewish Congressman from the area since Elliott Levitas.
By Bob Bahr
July 1, 2018, 9:46 am
Dem Hopefuls Face ‘Uphill Climb’ in 6th District
House incumbents are re-elected at nearly 90 percent rate, adding to challenge facing 6th District Democrats.
By Dave Schechter
Kevin Abel
June 16, 2018, 9:56 pm
Abel Slates Mcbath for Outside Endorsement
Kevin Abel calls on Lucy McBath to denounce dark money spending in GA-6 primary campaign.
Lindy Miller, with the help of her father, Charles Miller, celebrates the election results May 22. (Photo courtesy of the Miller campaign)
May 23, 2018, 9:43 am
Miller, Abel Advance in Democratic Primaries
Zeldin is defeated for insurance commissioner as Abrams, Cagle and Kemp stay alive in the Georgia governor's race.
By Atlanta Jewish Times and Dave Schechter
Lucy McBath (Photo by Michael A. Schwarz)
May 10, 2018, 7:25 am
6th District: McBath Finds a Mission
Lucy McBath's crusade against gun violence is only the start of her entry into politics.
By Michael Jacobs
Bobby Kaple
May 10, 2018, 7:25 am
6th District: Kaple Sees Us Getting Healthy
TV newsman Bobby Kaple has no doubts that health care will carry Democrats to victory.
By Michael Jacobs
Kevin Abel
May 10, 2018, 7:24 am
6th District: Abel Meets Voters in Middle
Temple Sinai member Kevin Abel carries a centrist message with his American dream.
By Michael Jacobs
Kevin Abel answers an audience question at a Jewish Democratic Women’s Salon forum April 9 while Stephen Knight Griffin and Bobby Kaple (right) listen. Lucy McBath did not attend the event. (Photo by Michael Jacobs)
May 10, 2018, 6:33 am
4 More Try to Flip the 6th
All bring compelling personal stories to the Democratic primary in the hope of unseating Karen Handel.
By Michael Jacobs
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