Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keisha Lance Bottoms ✓ | 606,983 | 56.2% | |
| Jason Esteves | 201,523 | 18.7% | |
| Mike Thurmond | 139,552 | 12.9% | |
| Geoff Duncan | 75,630 | 7.0% | |
| Derrick Jackson | 24,977 | 2.3% | |
| Amanda Duffy | 18,765 | 1.7% | |
| Olujimi Brown | 12,291 | 1.1% |
Republican Runoff
Held June 16, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Jackson ✓ | 373,415 | 52.7% | |
| Burt Jones | 335,858 | 47.4% |
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The right edge is that same average of the last three polls. This is an average, not a forecast.
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
LV = likely voters · RV = registered voters · ± = margin of error · R-sponsored / D-sponsored / I-sponsored = paid for by a Republican, Democratic, or Independent group · "missed 2024 by X pts" = that firm's average miss in 2024
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiVote In average | 2026-10-20 this poll | 400 LV | ±4.90 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 48.50% | Rick Jackson 51.50% |
| Quantus Insights R-sponsored In average | 2026-10-17 this poll | 755 LV | ±3.80 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 47.00% | Rick Jackson 48.00% |
| University of Georgia In average | 2026-10-15 this poll | 1000 LV | ±3.10 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 45.00% | Rick Jackson 46.00% |
| GBAO Strategies Not in average | 2026-10-15 this poll | 2000 RV | Keisha Lance Bottoms 45.00% | Rick Jackson 46.00% | |
| InsiderAdvantage missed 2024 by 1.9 pts Not in average | 2026-10-13 this poll | 800 LV | ±3.50 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 47.00% | Rick Jackson 49.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Georgia governor's race?
Rick Jackson leads Keisha Lance Bottoms 48.5% to 46.8% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+1.7 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 Georgia governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Georgia governor's race say?
The most recent poll in our average, from ActiVote (completed October 20, 2026), found Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) at 48.5% and Rick Jackson (R) at 51.5%.
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 the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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Term-limited, open seat
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