Nov 3, 2026 · open seat
Georgia - Governor
Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited. Keisha Lance Bottoms won the May 19 Democratic primary; Rick Jackson beat Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the June 16 Republican runoff. Democrats haven't won the governorship since 1998.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms
Democrat
Former Atlanta mayor and former director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Would be Georgia’s first woman and first Black governor.
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Rick Jackson
Republican
Billionaire founder of Jackson Healthcare. Largely self-funding, and on pace to spend nearly $200 million this cycle (Atlanta News First).
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Who's ahead?
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One forecaster expects the seat to flip to Democrats. Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 3), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Source →
Jackson
48
Bottoms
45
Where they stand
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Positions summarized from theGrio, Atlanta News First, Rasmussen Reports and Wikipedia · September 2026
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