Georgia · Governor · Election Day Nov 3, 2026

Georgia Governor: Lance Bottoms vs. Jackson

Lance Bottoms leads by 0.2 points in the Crosstab average of recent polls. Crosstab rates it Toss Up.

Lance Bottoms (D)47.6%
Jackson (R)47.4%
Chance of winning · Crosstab forecast
Lance Bottoms 52%48% Jackson
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Polling average over time

424751 48.3% 48.1% Aug 5, 2026Nov 2, 2026
Crosstab average of each day's latest polls (up to six from the past 45 days).

Every poll

PollsterDateLance BottomsJackson
InsiderAdvantageNov 2, 20264949
Research Co.Nov 2, 20264645
State NavigateOct 27, 20265047
Echelon InsightsOct 23, 20264948
ActiVoteOct 20, 202648.551.5
Quantus InsightsOct 17, 20264748
University of GeorgiaOct 15, 20264546
GBAO StrategiesOct 15, 20264546
InsiderAdvantageOct 13, 20264749
Wedgewood PollsOct 3, 20264951
InsiderAdvantageSep 25, 20264648
Big Data PollSep 24, 20265050
YouGovSep 23, 20264446
YouGovSep 18, 20264445
Rasmussen ReportsSep 16, 20264548
InsiderAdvantageAug 17, 20264646
Quantus InsightsAug 1, 20264645
Fabrizio Ward/Impact ResearchJul 16, 20264846
State NavigateJul 13, 20265144
WickJun 30, 20264343
Beacon Research/Shaw & Co. ResearchJun 27, 20265247
Concord Public Opinion PartnersJun 2, 20265338
Echelon InsightsApr 9, 20264943

The candidates

Keisha Lance Bottoms
Democrat

Keisha Lance Bottoms, also known by her initials KLB, is an American attorney and politician who is the governor-elect of Georgia. A member of the Democratic Party, she served from 2018 to 2022 as the 60th mayor of Atlanta and from 2010 to 2018 as a member of the Atlanta City Cou…

Talks about: Equity Office, LGBTQ Affairs, Human Trafficking, Cash Bail, Financial Transparency
Rick Jackson
Republican

Richard Lee Jackson is an American billionaire entrepreneur and former political candidate. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jackson Healthcare, a healthcare staffing and services company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Talks about: Affordability/Taxes, Jobs/Economy, Public Assistance, Healthcare, Immigration

Updated Nov 3, 2026. How Crosstab calculates averages and odds.

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Questions people ask

Who is winning the Georgia governor's race?

Lance Bottoms leads by 0.2 points in the Crosstab average of 8 recent polls (Lance Bottoms vs. Jackson). Crosstab's forecast gives Lance Bottoms a 52% chance to win.

When is the Georgia governor's election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is running for Georgia governor in 2026?

Lance Bottoms (D), Jackson (R).