Governor · Georgia

Incumbent: Brian Kemp (Republican) · Term-limited
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Certified write-in candidates (names not printed on the ballot), per the Georgia Secretary of State Final List of Certified Write-In Candidates (Sept 15, 2026): David C. Byrne, Jacqueline Angela DaCosta, Deb Broughton Davis, Milton J. Lofton, David Leon Moreland, Leland Jake Olinger II, Andrew Pacetti.

Candidates checked against AJC, Jul 2026; official state list not yet linked Candidate list compiled from the Wikipedia race page and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.

Where they stand: Jackson vs. Bottoms

JacksonNo public position foundBottoms
JacksonNo public position foundBottoms
Jackson

Data centers

As reported (not a direct quote): Said he wouldn't approve new construction without local community approval, environmental standards and a commitment that local power bills would be reduced.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026
Bottoms

Data centers

As reported (not a direct quote): Supports a pause on new data center construction.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026
Jackson

Surveillance cameras

As reported (not a direct quote): Opposed a moratorium on new Flock cameras.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026
Bottoms

Surveillance cameras

As reported (not a direct quote): Said she was not opposed to a moratorium on installing new Flock cameras.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026
Jackson

Taxes

As reported (not a direct quote): Promised to cut state income taxes, property taxes and taxes on certain utilities.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026
Bottoms

Taxes / cost of living

As reported (not a direct quote): Proposes to cut or suspend state or local taxes on items like auto insurance, groceries, hygiene products and diapers.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026
JacksonNo public position foundBottoms
Jackson
BottomsNo public position found
Jackson
Bottoms
JacksonNo public position foundBottoms
Abortion
JacksonNo public position foundBottoms
If he were here, I would ask, how do you prove that you have been raped in order to get an abortion?
Original: WABE / Georgia Recorder, Oct 13, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
Atlanta Press Club debate (opponent absent), Oct 12, 2026.
Campaign priorities
Jackson
My priority is Georgia. It's not the United States.
Original: WABE / Georgia Recorder, Oct 13, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
Campaign stop with Gov. Brian Kemp, Oct 12, 2026.
BottomsNo public position found

No congressional voting record for: Keisha Lance Bottoms, Rick Jackson. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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