Primary
Primary held May 19, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keisha Lance Bottoms ✓ | 608,264 | 56.2% | |
| Jason Esteves | 201,852 | 18.7% | |
| Mike Thurmond | 139,787 | 12.9% | |
| Geoff Duncan | 75,721 | 7.0% | |
| Derrick Jackson | 25,050 | 2.3% | |
| Amanda Duffy | 18,808 | 1.7% | |
| Olujimi Brown | 12,329 | 1.1% |
Republican Primary Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Jackson ✓ | 373,415 | 52.6% | |
| Burt Jones | 335,858 | 47.4% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burt Jones | 358,184 | 38.4% | |
| Rick Jackson | 303,621 | 32.5% | |
| Brad Raffensperger | 140,085 | 15.0% | |
| Chris Carr | 110,720 | 11.9% | |
| Clark Dean | 7,051 | 0.8% | |
| Gregg Kirkpatrick | 5,537 | 0.6% | |
| Ken Yasger | 4,770 | 0.5% | |
| Thomas Williams | 3,849 | 0.4% |
Full calendar and every race: Georgia primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 90 days.
Candidates
Keisha Lance Bottoms Nominee
DemocratRick Jackson Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Navigate | 2026-07-13 | 448 LV | ±4.60 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 51.00% | Rick Jackson 44.00% |
| Wick | 2026-06-30 | 1175 LV | ±2.90 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 42.70% | Rick Jackson 43.20% |
| Beacon Research (D)/Shaw & Co. Research (R) ±2.3 | 2026-06-27 | 1002 RV | ±3.00 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 52.00% | Rick Jackson 47.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Georgia governor's race?
Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Rick Jackson 49.7% to 43.1% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+6.6 margin based on 4 polls from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 Georgia governor's race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the PollingSource polling average rates it Likely D, meaning Democrats are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible. Note: our polling average (Likely D) diverges from the expert consensus (Lean R) — that gap makes this a race to watch.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Georgia governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from State Navigate (completed July 13, 2026), found Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) at 51% and Rick Jackson (R) at 44%.
When is the 2026 Georgia governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat