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Governor Georgia

Last updated May 21, 2026

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When is the Georgia election?

The election for Governor of Georgia in Georgia was held on May 19, 2026.

Election day: May 19, 2026
Status: Past
Winners: Keisha R Lance Bottoms, Burt Jones, Rick Jackson
Office: Governor of Georgia
Jurisdiction: Georgia
State: Georgia
Branch: Executive
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for Governor of Georgia?

15 candidates ran for Governor of Georgia in the May 19, 2026 election. Keisha R Lance Bottoms, Burt Jones, and Rick Jackson won. See results below.

KBKeisha R Lance BottomsWonAttorney56.2%
BJBurt JonesWonLieutenant Governor of Georgia38.4%
RJRick JacksonWonBusinessman, Founder and CEO of Jackson Healthcare32.5%
JEJason Fernando EstevesState Senator18.7%
BRBrad RaffenspergerSecretary of State of Georgia15.0%
MTMichael "mike" ThurmondFormer DeKalb County CEO12.9%
CCChristopher Michael CarrAttorney General of Georgia11.9%
DJDerrick L JacksonState Representative2.3%
ADAmanda DuffyCandidate for Governor1.7%
OBOlu BrownAuthor, Speaker, and Consultant1.1%
CDClark Headrick DeanBusinessman0.8%
GKGregg Rodne KirkpatrickEntrepreneur0.6%
KYKen YasgerCandidate for Governor0.5%
TWThomas E WilliamsCandidate for Governor0.4%
GJGeoffrey Lynn Duncan Jr.Candidate for Governor

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