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2026 Georgia gubernatorial election

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2026 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Georgia, with primary elections to be held on May 19, 2026. Incumbent Republican Governor Brian Kemp is term-limited and cannot seek a third consecutive term.

Infobox

Party
Republican

Tables

· Republican primary › Fundraising
Candidate
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Raised
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Spent
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Cash on hand
Chris Carr (R)
Chris Carr (R)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Chris Carr (R)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$3,439,652
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$770,793
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$2,668,859
Burt Jones (R)*
Burt Jones (R)*
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Burt Jones (R)*
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$1,025,186
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$4,881,542
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$143,644
Brad Raffensperger (R)*
Brad Raffensperger (R)*
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Brad Raffensperger (R)*
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$3,164,392
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$3,116,064
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$48,328
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Chris Carr (R)
$3,439,652
$770,793
$2,668,859
Burt Jones (R)*
$1,025,186
$4,881,542
$143,644
Brad Raffensperger (R)*
$3,164,392
$3,116,064
$48,328
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
· Republican primary › Polling
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
Poll source
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
Date(s)administered
October 15–23, 2025
Samplesize
1,000 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.1%
BradRaffensperger
15%
BurtJones
22%
ChrisCarr
7%
ClarkDean
1%
KenYasger
Undecided
55%
Quantus Insights (R)
Quantus Insights (R)
Poll source
Quantus Insights (R)
Date(s)administered
October 13–14, 2025
Samplesize
900 (RV)
Marginof error
± 3.2%
BradRaffensperger
15%
BurtJones
32%
ChrisCarr
12%
ClarkDean
2%
KenYasger
1%
Undecided
38%
20/20 Insight
20/20 Insight
Poll source
20/20 Insight
Date(s)administered
September 25–28, 2023
Samplesize
245 (LV)
Marginof error
± 6.3%
BradRaffensperger
BurtJones
18%
ChrisCarr
9%
ClarkDean
KenYasger
Undecided
73%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
BradRaffensperger
BurtJones
ChrisCarr
ClarkDean
KenYasger
Undecided
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
October 15–23, 2025
1,000 (LV)
± 3.1%
15%
22%
7%
1%
55%
Quantus Insights (R)
October 13–14, 2025
900 (RV)
± 3.2%
15%
32%
12%
2%
1%
38%
20/20 Insight
September 25–28, 2023
245 (LV)
± 6.3%
18%
9%
73%
yes. every kid. (D)
yes. every kid. (D)
Poll source
yes. every kid. (D)
Date(s)administered
July 22–23, 2025
Samplesize
608 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.97%
MarjorieTaylor Greene
22%
BurtJones
18%
BradRaffersperger
13%
ChrisCarr
11%
Other/Undecided
36%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
MarjorieTaylor Greene
BurtJones
BradRaffersperger
ChrisCarr
Other/Undecided
yes. every kid. (D)
July 22–23, 2025
608 (LV)
± 3.97%
22%
18%
13%
11%
36%
· Democratic primary › Fundraising
Candidate
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Raised
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Spent
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Cash on hand
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$1,125,668
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$32,973
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$1,092,695
Olujimi Brown (D)
Olujimi Brown (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Olujimi Brown (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$32,869
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$16,648
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$16,221
Jason Esteves (D)
Jason Esteves (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Jason Esteves (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$1,178,320
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$214,563
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$963,757
Derrick Jackson (D)
Derrick Jackson (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Derrick Jackson (D)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$88,211
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$29,877
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
$58,334
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)
$1,125,668
$32,973
$1,092,695
Olujimi Brown (D)
$32,869
$16,648
$16,221
Jason Esteves (D)
$1,178,320
$214,563
$963,757
Derrick Jackson (D)
$88,211
$29,877
$58,334
Source: Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
· Democratic primary › Polling
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
Poll source
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
Date(s)administered
October 13–21, 2025
Samplesize
1,000 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.1%
OlujimiBrown
DerrickJackson
1%
GeoffDuncan
5%
JasonEsteves
3%
Keisha LanceBottoms
40%
MichaelThurmond
11%
RuwaRomman
1%
Undecided
39%
Frederick Polls (D)
Frederick Polls (D)
Poll source
Frederick Polls (D)
Date(s)administered
September 23–25, 2025
Samplesize
1,513 (LV)
Marginof error
± 2.5%
OlujimiBrown
2%
DerrickJackson
2%
GeoffDuncan
17%
JasonEsteves
10%
Keisha LanceBottoms
43%
MichaelThurmond
25%
RuwaRomman
Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)
Public Policy Polling (D)
Poll source
Public Policy Polling (D)
Date(s)administered
September 15–16, 2025
Samplesize
620 (LV)
Marginof error
OlujimiBrown
1%
DerrickJackson
2%
GeoffDuncan
9%
JasonEsteves
4%
Keisha LanceBottoms
38%
MichaelThurmond
12%
RuwaRomman
Undecided
43%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
OlujimiBrown
DerrickJackson
GeoffDuncan
JasonEsteves
Keisha LanceBottoms
MichaelThurmond
RuwaRomman
Undecided
University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
October 13–21, 2025
1,000 (LV)
± 3.1%
1%
5%
3%
40%
11%
1%
39%
Frederick Polls (D)
September 23–25, 2025
1,513 (LV)
± 2.5%
2%
2%
17%
10%
43%
25%
Public Policy Polling (D)
September 15–16, 2025
620 (LV)
1%
2%
9%
4%
38%
12%
43%
20/20 Insight
20/20 Insight
Poll source
20/20 Insight
Date(s)administered
September 25–28, 2023
Samplesize
247 (LV)
Marginof error
± 6.2%
StaceyAbrams
52%
Other
34%
Undecided
14%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
StaceyAbrams
Other
Undecided
20/20 Insight
September 25–28, 2023
247 (LV)
± 6.2%
52%
34%
14%
· General election › Predictions
Tossup
Tossup
Source
The Cook Political Report
Ranking
Tossup
As of
September 11, 2025
Tilt R
Tilt R
Source
Inside Elections
Ranking
Tilt R
As of
August 28, 2025
Lean R
Lean R
Source
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Ranking
Lean R
As of
September 4, 2025
Tossup
Tossup
Source
Race to the WH
Ranking
Tossup
As of
September 11, 2025
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report
Tossup
September 11, 2025
Inside Elections
Tilt R
August 28, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Lean R
September 4, 2025
Race to the WH
Tossup
September 11, 2025

References

  1. Greene represented the 130th district (1983–1993), 158th district (1993–2003), 134th district (2003–2005) as a Democrat.
  2. Powell served as a Democrat from 1991 to 1993 for the 13th district and 1993 to 2005 for the 23rd district. He represent
  3. Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear
  4. Poll sponsored by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  5. Poll sponsored by Center for Strong Public Schools Action Fund, a center-left nonprofit organization
  6. Poll sponsored by Bottoms's campaign
  7. Savannah Morning News
    https://www.savannahnow.com/story/opinion/2023/01/15/georgia-governor-brian-kemp-inauguration-launches-bid-for-senate/69805087007/
  8. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/abrams-says-she-will-likely-run-again-that-doesnt-excite-some-democrats/23WS3YRCB5E5FEVI5DPK6PU6LA/
  9. The Hill
    https://thehill.com/homenews/5589670-gop-incumbents-lose-seats/
  10. WABE
    https://www.wabe.org/what-democrats-psc-wins-could-mean-for-power-bills-and-the-midterm-elections/
  11. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-ag-chris-carr-enters-2026-race-for-governor-kicking-off-race/UUBZXWHT25GHPNBUVO6RBEKPSA/
  12. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://archive.today/20250913181628/https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/09/clark-dean-preps-outsider-themed-gop-run-for-georgia-governor/
  13. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/07/burt-jones-enters-georgia-governors-race-with-trump-aligned-platform/
  14. WAGA-TV
    https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/brad-raffensperger-announces-run-georgia-governor
  15. Christian Science Monitor
    https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2023/1102/Southern-out-and-electable-Sexual-identity-is-not-the-deciding-factor
  16. Axios
    https://www.axios.com/2024/12/12/juan-ciscomani-arizona-governor-2026
  17. WDUN-FM
    https://accesswdun.com/article/2025/2/1285055/amid-primary-challenge-andrew-clyde-talks-2026-reelection-bid
  18. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/marjorie-taylor-greene-republican-governor-georgia-3afd2ed330a227c42710ae664a12cf6a
  19. The Georgia Virtue
    https://www.thegeorgiavirtue.com/2026-elections/53-sheriffs-endorse-chris-carr-for-governor/
  20. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/11/trump-burt-jones-georgia-governor-00504647
  21. Lanier County News
    https://www.laniercountynewsonline.com/2025/09/22/state-legislators-and-sheriffs-endorse-lt-governor-burt-jones-for-governor/
  22. AJC Politics
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/08/jones-tries-to-straddle-trump-loyalty-and-broad-appeal-in-georgia-governors-launch/
  23. Georgia Campaign Finance Commission
    https://efile.ethics.ga.gov/index.html#/explore/candidate
  24. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/11/keisha-lance-bottoms-burt-jones-lead-in-georgia-governors-race/
  25. Quantus Insights
    https://quantusinsights.org/f/quantus-georgia-poll-the-base-is-listening-not-following#ddfaccf9-bede-412a-8ce9-6f9ddda07554
  26. DocumentCloud
    https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23998163/938-topline.pdf
  27. yes. every kid. Foundation
    https://yeseverykidfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/YESF-GA-GOP-Primary-Survey-TOPLINE-Sept-2025.pdf
  28. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/news/impact-churchs-former-pastor-olu-brown-announces-bid-for-georgia-governor/KWIGNX5IJRGNNC7JTZA5LTPK2Y/
  29. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/16/former-lt-gov-geoff-duncan-runs-for-georgia-governor-as-a-democrat-00564859
  30. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/jason-esteves-governor-democrat-georgia-2026-b9cfa30b2fab7f5de5ef749a1db4c0de#
  31. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/06/state-rep-derrick-jackson-is-latest-democrat-to-launch-bid-for-governor/
  32. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/05/bottoms-enters-race-for-georgia-governor-with-pledge-to-fight-trumpism/
  33. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/ruwa-romman-democrat-georgia-governor-2026-palestinian-4ff6c758d238d24c57b1919fbf2ad054
  34. WANF
    https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/08/06/michael-thurmond-announces-2026-georgia-governors-bid/
  35. The Hill
    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5556119-jason-carter-endorses-jason-esteves-georgia-governor/
  36. WXIA-TV
    https://www.11alive.com/video/news/local/rep-lucy-mcbath-will-not-run-for-governor/85-57e80822-dc01-4d5a-8b1e-cb7b1da24816
  37. The Center Square
    https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_586325bb-3ca2-4556-b8b5-219c35ef8351.html
  38. CBS News
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emilys-list-endorses-former-atlanta-mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-in-georgia-governor-race/
  39. WANF
    https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/05/29/esteves-picks-up-18-atlanta-endorsements-democratic-governors-primary/
  40. Teamsters Local 528
    https://teamsterslocal528.org/
  41. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/08/latino-victory-fund-backs-jason-esteves-in-democratic-primary-for-governor/
  42. Frederick Polls
    https://strongschoolsaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Georgia-Dem-Primary-POLL-RESULTS-MEMO-0930-1.pdf
  43. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/09/bottoms-up-poll-shows-why-name-recognition-matters-in-governors-race/
  44. Cook Political Report
    https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings
  45. Inside Elections
    https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor
  46. Sabato's Crystal Ball
    https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2026-governor/
  47. Race to the WH
    https://www.racetothewh.com/governor/26
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