2026 Georgia gubernatorial election
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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)[2]
- Burt Jones, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (2023–present)[3][4]
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]
Potential
- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former director of the White House Office of Public Engagement (2022–2023) and former mayor of Atlanta (2018–2022)[5]
Polling
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Stacey Abrams | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/20 Insight | September 25–28, 2023 | 247 (LV) | ± 6.2% | 42% | 34% | 14% |
Notes
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
See also
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections
- 2026 United States Senate election in Georgia
- 2026 Lt. Gubernatorial election in Georgia
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 c 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.
- ^ Murphy, Patricia; Bluestein, Greg; Mitchell, Tia (May 1, 2023). "The Jolt: Restless Republican bench positions for 2024, 2026". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Bluestein, Greg (May 17, 2023). "Burt Jones says he 'might' run for Georgia governor in 2026". Political Insider (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Nobles, Wilborn; Bluestein, Greg (February 27, 2023). "Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leaving White House job". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
Asked about whether she could seek office again, perhaps in 2026 when the governor and other statewide jobs are on the ballot, Bottoms left her options open.
