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Eddie Hayes ran for Governor of Georgia in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of Georgia
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026
General election
IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewPolicy analyst
Elbert Bartell ran for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticAttorney
Keisha Lance Bottoms is an attorney and former Atlanta mayor running for her first term as Governor of Georgia. She emphasizes expanding Medicaid, eliminating income taxes for teachers, and making housing more affordable for families. Bottoms also prioritizes investing in education to improve pathways to success for Georgia children.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Larry Odom ran for Governor of Georgia in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewActivist
Leland Olinger II ran for Governor of Georgia in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewHistorian
Marc Alan Urbach ran for Governor of Georgia in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
President Boddie ran for Governor of Georgia in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Running for Governor of Georgia in his first campaign, Jackson emphasizes making Georgia affordable through property tax freezes and state income tax reductions. He supports eliminating wasteful spending, enacting term limits, removing DEI initiatives, supporting law enforcement, and promoting work-based policy approaches.
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DWithdrewConsultant
Ruwa Romman is a Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 7 in the 2026 election.
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RWithdrewGovernment relations
Vernon Jones ran for Governor of Georgia in 2026.
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Primary
DemocraticFirst-time candidateAccounting
Amanda Duffy is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Republican
Brad Raffensperger is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanAdvancedBusiness executive
Burt Jones is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanGeorgia Attorney General
Chris Carr is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Clark Dean is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticProfessor
Derrick Jackson is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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Democratic
Geoff Duncan is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur
Gregg Kirkpatrick is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticBusiness executive
Jason Esteves is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticAdvancedAttorney
Keisha Lance Bottoms is an attorney and former Atlanta mayor running for her first term as Governor of Georgia. She emphasizes expanding Medicaid, eliminating income taxes for teachers, and making housing more affordable for families. Bottoms also prioritizes investing in education to improve pathways to success for Georgia children.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Ken Yasger is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Democratic
Michael Thurmond is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Olu Brown is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Running for Governor of Georgia in his first campaign, Jackson emphasizes making Georgia affordable through property tax freezes and state income tax reductions. He supports eliminating wasteful spending, enacting term limits, removing DEI initiatives, supporting law enforcement, and promoting work-based policy approaches.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Tom Williams is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Primary runoff
RepublicanBusiness executive
Burt Jones is a Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Running for Governor of Georgia in his first campaign, Jackson emphasizes making Georgia affordable through property tax freezes and state income tax reductions. He supports eliminating wasteful spending, enacting term limits, removing DEI initiatives, supporting law enforcement, and promoting work-based policy approaches.
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