RepublicanIncumbentEducator
Richard Woods, an educator, is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Superintendent of Schools in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.
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Georgia State Superintendent of Schools
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026
General election
DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Lydia Powell is running for her first term as Georgia State Superintendent of Schools. She emphasizes universal access to preschool education, reducing over-reliance on standardized testing while building professional respect for teachers, and strengthening mental health support for students. Powell also prioritizes improving educational access and support in rural Georgia.
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Primary
RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedEducator
Richard Woods, an educator, is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Superintendent of Schools in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEducator and business owner
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedPublic school educator
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Lydia Powell is running for her first term as Georgia State Superintendent of Schools. She emphasizes universal access to preschool education, reducing over-reliance on standardized testing while building professional respect for teachers, and strengthening mental health support for students. Powell also prioritizes improving educational access and support in rural Georgia.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvocacy
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Randell Trammell is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Superintendent of Schools in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Primary runoff
RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedEducator
Richard Woods, an educator, is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Superintendent of Schools in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePublic school educator
Fred Longgrear is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Superintendent of Schools in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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