Georgia Governor Race 2026 Candidates
Georgia Governor Race 2026 Candidates See who has announced a run for the state's top position. Prominent republicans and democrats are eyeing the governor’s ma...
stats.shadowera.comHere are the most recent developments and who’s in the field for the 2026 Georgia governor race:
- Republicans: Attorney General Chris Carr has already announced he’s running, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is widely viewed as an early frontrunner after earlier indications that he would enter the race.[1][2]
- Democrats: State Sen. Jason Esteves was the first Democrat to formally announce a run, and former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has also filed paperwork to begin raising money for a gubernatorial campaign.[2]
- Timing / election date context: Reporting and race trackers indicate the election is set for November 3, 2026.[3]
- Additional race context: Some coverage notes notable Democratic figures who are not currently in the race (or have stepped away), leaving the Democratic field potentially more open than it might otherwise be.[2]
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