2026 Georgia gubernatorial election
The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026 to elect the governor of Georgia. Incumbent Republican Governor Brian Kemp will be term-limited by the Georgia Constitution in 2026, and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.[1]
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Background
Governor Brian Kemp was re-elected against Democrat Stacey Abrams in 2022 with 53.4% of the vote.[2]
Republican primary
Publicly expressed interest
- Chris Carr, Georgia Attorney General (2016–present)[3]
- Burt Jones, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (2023–present)[3]
- Kelly Loeffler, former U.S. Senator (2020–2021)[4][3]
- Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State (2019–present)[3]
Polling
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Chris Carr |
Burt Jones |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/20 Insight | September 25–28, 2023 | 245 (LV) | ± 6.3% | 9% | 18% | 73% |
Democratic primary
Publicly expressed interest
- Jason Carter, former state senator (2010–2015), grandson of former governor and president Jimmy Carter, and nominee for governor in 2014[5]
- Lucy McBath, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 7th congressional district (2019–present)[3]
Potential
- Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO and former state representative[3]
Polling
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Stacey Abrams |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/20 Insight | September 25–28, 2023 | 247 (LV) | ± 6.2% | 52% | 34% | 14% |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- Van Brimmer, Adam (January 15, 2023). "Kemp inauguration: Governor's bid for higher office begins. Will it be Senate? President?". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- Bluestein, Greg (March 16, 2023). "Abrams says she will 'likely run again.' That doesn't excite some Democrats". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- Bluestein, Greg (May 29, 2024). "US Rep. Lucy McBath says she's open to 2026 bid for Georgia governor". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- Gillespie, Brandon (May 23, 2024). "Biden's Abortion Script Flipped by Businesswoman's Boost to Pro-Life Groups". FOX News. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- Merchant, Zach (June 2, 2024). "Jason Carter discusses family legacy, potential return to politics". 11Alive. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
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