Clark Headrick Dean

Clark Dean is a Republican candidate running for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 primary election. An Alabama-born, Harvard-educated business executive and founder of a company aiding other organizations, Dean has lived and worked in Georgia for years. He positions himself as a political outsider, hoping to bring business efficiency to government. His platform focuses on early childhood education, workforce development, and healthcare, particularly maternal mortality and women's health. Dean believes he offers a refreshing new choice to voters, aiming to capitalize on a perceived lack of enthusiasm for other candidates in the crowded primary.