Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| 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 Runoff
Held June 16, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Jackson ✓ | 373,415 | 52.6% | |
| Burt Jones | 335,858 | 47.4% |
Full calendar and every race: Georgia primary guide
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General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
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| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InsiderAdvantage (R) ±1.9 | 2026-08-17 | 800 LV | ±3.46 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 46.00% | Rick Jackson 46.00% |
| Quantus Insights (R) partisan·R | 2026-08-01 | 815 LV | ±3.60 | Keisha Lance Bottoms 46.00% | Rick Jackson 45.00% |
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates/Impact Research | 2026-07-16 | 1060 LV | Keisha Lance Bottoms 48.00% | Rick Jackson 46.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Georgia governor's race?
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R) are tied at 46% in the PollingSource polling average, based on 1 poll from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Georgia governor's race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus rates it Lean R: Republicans are favored, but the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Georgia governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from InsiderAdvantage (R) (completed August 17, 2026), found Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) at 46% and Rick Jackson (R) at 46%.
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 30 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