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*[[Stacey Abrams]], founder of [[Fair Fight Action]], former Minority Leader of the [[Georgia House of Representatives]] (2011–2017), and nominee for governor in [[2018 Georgia gubernatorial election|2018]] and [[2022 Georgia gubernatorial election|2022]]<ref name=":0" /> |
*[[Stacey Abrams]], founder of [[Fair Fight Action]], former Minority Leader of the [[Georgia House of Representatives]] (2011–2017), and nominee for governor in [[2018 Georgia gubernatorial election|2018]] and [[2022 Georgia gubernatorial election|2022]]<ref name=":0" /> |
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*[[Jason Carter (politician)|Jason Carter]], former state senator (2010–2015), grandson of former governor and president [[Jimmy Carter]], and nominee for governor in [[2014 Georgia gubernatorial election|2014]]<ref name="JimmyCarter">{{cite news |last1=Merchant |first1=Zach |title=Jason Carter discusses family legacy, potential return to politics |url=https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/the-georgia-vote/jason-carter-discusses-family-legacy-potential-return-to-politics/85-a39e309f-5923-4f53-a093-fb2d5a7aa8c5 |access-date=June 2, 2024 |work=[[11Alive]] |date=June 2, 2024}}</ref> |
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*[[Lucy McBath]], U.S. Representative for {{ushr|GA|7}} (2019–present)<ref name = open>{{Cite news |last=Bluestein |first=Greg |title=US Rep. Lucy McBath says she’s open to 2026 bid for Georgia governor |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/us-rep-lucy-mcbath-says-shes-open-to-2026-bid-for-georgia-governor/GXDFL5MMURCRPLNVTG23EBFQLQ/ |access-date=May 29, 2024 |date=May 29, 2024 |work=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |language=English |issn=1539-7459}}</ref> |
*[[Lucy McBath]], U.S. Representative for {{ushr|GA|7}} (2019–present)<ref name = open>{{Cite news |last=Bluestein |first=Greg |title=US Rep. Lucy McBath says she’s open to 2026 bid for Georgia governor |url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/us-rep-lucy-mcbath-says-shes-open-to-2026-bid-for-georgia-governor/GXDFL5MMURCRPLNVTG23EBFQLQ/ |access-date=May 29, 2024 |date=May 29, 2024 |work=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |language=English |issn=1539-7459}}</ref> |
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*[[Jason Carter (politician)|Jason Carter]], former state senator (2020–2015), grandson of former governor and president [[Jimmy Carter]], and nominee for governor in [[2014 Georgia gubernatorial election|2014]]<ref name = open/> |
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*[[Michael Thurmond]], [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]] CEO and former state representative<ref name = open/> |
*[[Michael Thurmond]], [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]] CEO and former state representative<ref name = open/> |
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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]
Background
Governor Brian Kemp was re-elected against Democrat Stacey Abrams in 2022 with 53.4% of the vote. Abrams has stated that she will likely run in the 2026 election.[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
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[a] |
Margin of error |
Chris Carr |
Burt Jones |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/20 Insight | September 25–28, 2023 | 245 (LV) | ± 6.3% | 9% | 18% | 73% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives (2011–2017), and nominee for governor in 2018 and 2022[2]
- 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[a] |
Margin of error |
Stacey Abrams |
Other | Undecided |
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| 20/20 Insight | September 25–28, 2023 | 247 (LV) | ± 6.2% | 42% | 34% | 14% |
Notes
See also
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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d e f 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.