Governor of Georgia
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Brian Kemp (Republican) has been governor of Georgia since January 14, 2019. Keisha Lance Bottoms (Democrat) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Brian Kemp (R) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 14, 2019 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) | 54.3% | 2,271,816 |
| Rick Jackson (R) | 45.7% | 1,909,726 |
90% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Keisha Lance Bottoms a 59% chance and Rick Jackson a 41% chance (Toss-up).
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