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When is the Georgia election?

The election for Georgia Superintendent of Public Instruction in Georgia was held on May 19, 2026.

Election day: May 19, 2026
Status: Past
Winners: Lydia Catalina Powell, Richard Lee Woods, Fred Jackson Longgrear
Office: Georgia Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jurisdiction: Georgia
State: Georgia
Branch: Executive
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for Georgia Superintendent of Public Instruction?

8 candidates ran for Georgia Superintendent of Public Instruction in the May 19, 2026 election. Lydia Catalina Powell, Richard Lee Woods, and Fred Jackson Longgrear won. See results below.

LPLydia Catalina PowellWonAssistant Principal50.5%
RWRichard Lee WoodsWonState School Superintendent49.9%
FLFred Jackson LonggrearWonSuperintendent of Schools29.1%
AAAnton AnthonySuperintendent, Hancock County Schools29.8%
OTOtha ThorntonExecutive Director19.7%
RTRandell Eugene TrammellNational President & CEO14.1%
MMMesha MainorPhysical Therapist; Small Business Owner; Doctor Bus. Admin Student4.1%
NLNelva Melissa LeeFounder and CEO of Concrete Build Financing2.9%

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