Christopher Michael Carr

Incumbent Attorney General of Georgia in Dunwoody, GA

Christopher Michael Carr is a candidate for Governor Georgia in Statewide, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Amanda Duffy, Derrick L Jackson, Geoffrey Lynn Duncan Jr., Jason Fernando Esteves, Keisha R Lance Bottoms, Michael "mike" Thurmond, Olu Brown, Brad Raffensperger, Burt Jones, Clark Headrick Dean, Gregg Rodne Kirkpatrick, Ken Yasger, Rick Jackson, Thomas E Williams.

Christopher Michael Carr, a Republican born in 1972, has served as Georgia's Attorney General since 2016, initially appointed by Governor Nathan Deal. He was elected to full terms in 2018 and 2022. Carr announced his candidacy for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 Republican primary on November 21, 2024, focusing on maintaining the state's leadership in jobs and safety. His policy stances include improving affordability by cutting income and property taxes, and reducing regulations. He defends Georgia's six-week abortion ban and opposes Medicaid expansion, advocating for state-specific healthcare solutions. Carr previously served as Georgia's economic development director.