2026 Georgia gubernatorial election

2026 Georgia gubernatorial election is leading Lance Bottoms by 1.6 points. Crosstab's forecast gives election a 63% chance to win.

The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Georgia. Incumbent Republican governor Brian Kemp is ineligible to seek re-election to a third consecutive term. Primary elections were held on May 19, 2026, with a primary runoff held on June 16. Rick Jackson and Burt Jones received the most votes in the first round of the Republican primary, but failed to reach the 50% threshold, causing a runoff which Jackson won. Jackson will face off against Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

Is 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election leading in the polls?

2026 Georgia gubernatorial election is leading Lance Bottoms by 1.6 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Georgia Governor race, at 48.0% (updated Sep 28, 2026).

What are 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election a 63% chance of winning the Georgia Governor race.

What party is 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election?

2026 Georgia gubernatorial election is a Republican.