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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.

GovernorBrian Kemp (R)
In office sinceJanuary 14, 2019
Current term ends2027
Governor-electKeisha Lance Bottoms (D)
Next election2030

2026 governor's race

Called

CandidateVoteVotes
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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