Georgia Candidate & Election Guide
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
Governor
[ Brian Kemp (R)* - Term-Limited in 2026. ]
Chris Carr (R) - Attorney General & Ex-State Economic Development Commissioner
Clark Dean (R) - Commercial Real Estate Executive
Rick Jackson (R) - Health Care Executive & Philanthropist
Burt Jones (R) - Lt Governor, State Sen. & Businessman
Gregg Kirkpatrick (R)
Brad Raffensperger (R) - Secretary of State, Ex-State Rep., Businessman & Engineer
Tom Williams (R) - Retired Software Engineer
Ken Yasger (R) - Bartender, Afghan War Veteran, '20 US Rep Candidate & '22 St Sen Candidate
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) - Ex-Atlanta Mayor, Ex-Atlanta City Councilwoman & Attorney
Olu Brown (D) - Pastor & Businessman
Amanda Duffy (D)
Geoff Duncan (D) - Ex-Lt Governor, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Republican
Jason Esteves (D) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-Atlanta School Board Member & Attorney
Derrick Jackson (D) - State Rep., Corporate Manager, Retired Navy Officer & '22 Lt Gov Candidate
Mike Thurmond (D) - Ex-DeKalb County CEO, Ex-Labor Commissioner, Ex-St Rep & Attorney
Chase Oliver (L) - Libertarian Activist, '24 Pres Nominee & Frequent Candidate
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.
Lieutenant Governor
[ Burt Jones (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]
David Clark (R) - State Rep., Businessman & Afghan War Veteran
Greg Dolezal (R) - State Sen. & Businessman
Steve Gooch (R) - State Senate Majority Leader & Ex-Lumpkin County Commissioner
John F. Kennedy (R) - State Senate President Pro Tem & Attorney
Takosha Swan (R) - State V.A. Bd Member, Iraq War Veteran & '18 St Rep Nominee
Blake Tillery (R) - State Sen., Ex-Toombs County Commissioner & Attorney
Josh McLaurin (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D) - State Sen., Democratic Activist & '20 US Rep Candidate
Richard Wright (D) - Nonprofit Executive & Accountant
Secretary of State
[ Brad Raffensperger (R)* - Not a candidate for re-election in 2026.]
Tim Fleming (R) - State Rep, Ex-Gubernatorial Chief of Staff & Ex-Dept Sec of State
Vernon Jones (R) - Ex-State Rep., Ex-DeKalb County CEO, MAGA Activist & '22 US Rep Candidate
Kelvin King (R) - Construction Company Owner, USAF Veteran & '22 US Sen Candidate
Ted Metz (R) - Retired Insurance Agent, Navy Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Gabriel Sterling (R) - Ex-State Elections Officer & Ex-Sandy Springs City Counciman
Cam Ashling (D) - Businesswoman, Farmer & Ex-Stockbroker
Dana Barrett (D) - Fulton County Commissioner, Ex-Radio Show Host & Ex-Tech Executive
Adrian Consonery Jr (D) - Nonprpofit Executive & Jewelry Salesman
Penny Brown Reynolds (D) - Ex-Fulton County Judge & Ex-USDA Official
Attorney General
[ Chris Carr (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]
Bill Cowsert (R) - State Sen. & Attorney
Brian Strickland (R) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Herbert Adams Jr (D) - Attorney
Tanya Miller (D) - State Rep. & Attorney
Bob Trammell (D) - Ex-House Minority Leader & Attorney
STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER
Tyler Harper (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Katherine Juhan-Arnold (D) - Nonprofit Founder
Sedrick Rowe (D) - Farmer & Scientist
STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
John King (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Clarence Blalock (D) - Consultant, GIS Analyst, '24 US Rep Candidate & '21 City Council Candidate
Ambuj "AJ" Jain (D)
DeAndre Mathis (D) - Insurance Agent & Navy Veteran
Keisha Sean Waites (D)
STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Richard Woods (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Nelva Lee (R) - Ex-Vocational School CEO & Businesswoman
Bubba Longgrear (R)- Candler County School Superintendent & Educator
Mesha Mainor (R) - Ex-State Rep., Physical Therapist & Ex-Democrat
Randell Trammell (R) - Education Nonprofit CEO & Author
Anton Anthony (D) - Hancock County Schools Superintendent & Pastor
Lydia Powell (D) - Educator & Diversity Trainer
Otha Thornton (D) - Ex-PTA National President, Educator & Retired Army Lt Colonel
State LABOR COMMISSIONER
Barbara Rivera Holmes (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Brett Hulme (D)
Jason Moon (D) - Federal Employee & Ex-Congressional Aide
Nikki Porcher (D) - Ninoprofit Founder & Teacher
Michi Sanchez (D) - Progressive Activist
Christian Wise Smith (D) - Ex-Atlanta Solicitor & Fulton County Prosecutor
STATE LEGISLATURE
State House - ( Republican Caucus - Democratic Caucus )
State Senate - ( Republican Caucus - Democratic Caucus )
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Jon Ossoff (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Buddy Carter (R) - Congressman, Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Pooler Mayor
Mike Collins (R) - Congressman & Businessman
John Coyne (R) - Businessman & Frequent Candidate
Derek Dooley (R) - College Football Coach & Attorney
Jonathan McColumn (R) - Retired Army Brigadier General, Pastor & '22 Candidate
Allen Buckley (L) - Attorney, Accountant & Frequent Candidate
Al Bartell (I) - Management Consultant, USAF Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Courtney Branham (I)
DeVelle Jackson (I) - Field Engineer & Ex-Carpenter
SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Raphael Warnock (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Dantwan Watkins (D) - College Student & '24 US Rep Candidate
Rich McCormick (R) - Congressman & Physician
Chris Capparell (I) - '24 Pres Candidate
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
[ Buddy Carter (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Pat Farrell (R) - Chatham County Commissioner & Farmer
Jim Kingston (R) - Insurance Broker & Son of Ex-US Rep Jack Kingston
Brian Montgomery (R) - Retired Army Lt Colonel
Krista Penn (R) - Healthcare Administrator, Navy Reserve Commander & Afghan War Veteran
Kandiss Taylor (R) - School Counselor, '22 Gov Candidate & '20 US Sen Candidate
Eugene Yu (R) - Retired Businessman, Army Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Defonsio Daniels (D) - Security Instructor, USMC Veteran & '24 St Rep Nominee
Joyce Griggs (D) - Attorney, Retired Army Officer & Frequent Candidate
Amanda Hollowell (D) - Political Organizer & Democratic Activist
Michael McCord (D)- Business Consultant
Joey Palimeno (D) - Veterinary Technician
Sharon Stokes-Williamson (D) - College Professor & Program Manager
Pat Wilver (D)
Randy Zurcher (D) - Ex-Fayetteville (AR) City Councilman, Teacher & Realtor
Dylan Castillo (I) - Aircraft Mechanic
District 2
District 3
Brian Jack (R)* - (Campaign Site)
George Melville Johnson (D) - Attorney
Maura Keller (D) - Retired Army Lt Colonel & '24 Nominee
District 4
Hank Johnson (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ansel Postell (D) - Businessman & '24 Candidate
Ben Truman (D) - Poltical Consultant, '20 County Comm Candidate & '14 St Sen Candidate
Jim Duffie (R)
DISTRICT 5
Nikema Williams (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Arnetress Beatty (D) - Consumer Services Professional
John Salvesen (R)
District 6
Lucy McBath (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Kevin Martin (R)
Justin Pinker (R) - Businessman & Community Activist
District 7
Rich McCormick (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Tony Kozycki (D) - Attorney & Iraq/Afghan War Veteran
Larry Long (D)
Case Norton (D) - TV Cameraman & Web Designer
Jayson Toweh (D) - Environmental Scientist
District 8
Austin Scott (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jimmy Cooper (D) - Progressive Activist & Frequent Green Party Candidate
Kelly Esti (D) - Businessman, Ex-Airline Employee & Community Activist
Justin Lucas (D) - Worth County School Board Member & Pastor
Roman Coley Davis (WI) - Chef & Afghan War Veteran
District 9
Andrew Clyde (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Sam Couvillon (R) - Gainesville Mayor & Insurance Benefits Consultant
Gregg Poole (R) - Hall County Commissioner, Pastor & Electrical Worker
Nick Alex (D) - Retired Banker
Caitlyn Gegen (D) - Program Manager & Democratic Activist
District 10
[ Mike Collins (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Jeff Baker (R) - Blue Collar Contractor
Houston Gaines (R) - State Rep.
Ryan Millsap (R) - Businessman
Pam DeLancy (D) - Retired Army Colonel & Nurse
Lexy Doherty (D) - Community Advocate
John Dority (D)
Tabitha Johnson-Green (I)
District 11
[ Barry Loudermilk (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Rob Adkerson (R) - Ex-Congressional Aide & Ex-Businessman
William Brown (R)
Lisa Carlquist (R)
John Cowan (R) - Surgeon, Businessman & '20 Candidate
Uloma Ekpete (R) - Frequent Candidate
John Hobbs (R)
Chris Mora (R) - Sales Executive & GOP Activist
Tricia Pridemore (R) - State PSC Commissioner, Businesswoman & '14 Candidate
Chris Harden (D) - Attorney & '16 Candidate
Barry Wolfert (D) - Real Estate Broker
Natalie Richoz (I) - Disabled Nurse
District 12
Rick Allen (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Tori Branum (R) - Behavioral Therapist, Firearms Instructor & USMC Veteran
Traci George (D)
Tracell Peace-Nichols (D) - Attorney & Ex-Probation Officer
Ceretta Smith (D) - Grovetown City Councilwoman, Retired Federal Employee & Army Veteran
Chris Stephens (D) - Self-Emplpyed & '20 County Comm Candidate
Bri Woodson (D) - Mental Health Counselor
District 13
David Scott (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Everton Blair (D) - Ex-Gwinnett County School Board Chair & '22 State Schools Supt Candidate
Jasmine Clark (D) - State Rep. & Microbiology Scientist
Jeff Fauntleroy (D) - Pastor & Ex-Police Officer
Emanuel Jones (D) - State Sen., Auto Dealer, Electrical Engineer & Army Veteran
Heavenly Kimes (D) - Dentist & Reality Show Personality
Joe Lester (D) - Dentist
Jonathan Chavez (R) - Medical Office Manager, Retired USAF Veteran & '22/'24 Nominee
District 14
DISTRICT 14 - Special Election 2026:
Filing: January 13, 2026 - PRIMARY: March 10, 2026 - RUNOFF: April 7, 2026
[ Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)* - Resigning January 5, 2026. ]
Clay Fuller (R) - District Attorney, Air National Guard Officer & '20 Candidate
Shawn Harris (D) - Retired Army Brig General, Rancher & '24 Nominee
DISTRICT 14 - Regular Election:
[ Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)* - Resigning January 5, 2026. ]
Star Black (R) - Businesswoman & Ex-FEMA Logistics Professional
Reagan Box (R) - Horse Trainer & Ex-Missionary
Beau Brown (R) - Risk Management Consultant & Realtor
Eric Cunningham (R) - Sales Executive, Ex-Railroad Executive & '22 Candidate
Clay Fuller (R) - District Attorney, Air National Guard Officer & '20 Candidate
Tom Gray (R) - Pastor & '18 St Rep Candidate
Nicky Lama (R) - Dalton City Councilman & Businessman
Colton Moore (R) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Auctioneer & MAGA Activist
Brian Stover (R) - Ex-Paulding County Commissioner & Businessman
Jim Tully (R) - Ex-Congressional Aide &
GOP Activist
Shawn Harris (D) - Retired Army Brig General, Rancher & '24 Nominee
Andrew Underwood (L) - '22 St Rep Candidate
Political Parties
Constitution
Party of Georgia (C)
Democratic Party of
Georgia (D)
Georgia Green Party (G)
Libertarian Party of Georgia (L)
Georgia Republican Party (R)
Socialist Workers Party (SWP)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
State News Sources
Americus Times Recorder
Athens
Banner-Herald
Athens Flagpole (Alternative)
Athens Red & Black (UGA)
Atlanta Black Star (African American)
Atlanta Business
Chronicle
Atlanta Daily World
(African American)
Atlanta Creative
Loafing (Alternative)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Magazine
Atlanta News First
Axios: Atlanta
Augusta Chronicle
Barnesville Herald-Gazette
Blackshear Times
Brantley Beacon
Capital B (African American)
Cartersville Daily Tribune
News
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
DeKalb County Champion
DeKalb News
Emanuel County Forest-Blade
Fayette County Citizen
Florida-Georgia Star (African American)
Georgia Asian Times
Georgia Voice (LGBT)
Gwinnett Daily Post
LaGrange Daily News
Macon Telegraph
Main Street News (Banks,
Jackson & Madison Counties)
Marietta Daily Journal
Mundo Hispanico / Mundo Now (Spanish)
Muscogee Muckraker
Newnan Times-Herald
El Nuevo Georgia (Spanish)
Oconee Enterprise
OGC News (Metro Atlanta)
Rome News-Tribune
Savannah Morning News
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Waycross Journal-Herald
Georgia Public Broadcasting (PBS & NPR)
WAGA TV-5 (FOX - Atlanta)
WANF TV-46 (CBS - Atlanta)
WKTB TV-23 (Telemundo - Atlanta)
WSB TV-2 (ABC - Atlanta)
WUVG TV-34 (Univision - Athens)
WXIA TV-11 (NBC - Atlanta)
WJCL TV-22 (ABC - Savannah)
WSAV TV-3 (NBC - Savannah)
WTGS TV-28 (FOX - Savannah)
WTOC TV-11 (CBS - Savannah)
WABE Radio (NPR - Atlanta)
WDUN Radio (North Georgia)