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Election 2026: Who’s running for office in Georgia

The contests are shaping up ahead of next year’s primary and general election.
The ballot will feature a U.S. Senate race, an open Georgia governor seat and a full slate of congressional and state offices. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Credit: Jenni Girtman for the AJC

Credit: Jenni Girtman for the AJC

The ballot will feature a U.S. Senate race, an open Georgia governor seat and a full slate of congressional and state offices. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Georgia’s 2026 election is heating up.

Several candidates have already launched their campaigns, and more are considering runs.

The ballot will feature a U.S. Senate race, an open Georgia governor seat as Brian Kemp has served two terms and a full slate of congressional and state offices.

Here’s who has officially announced a run for some of the more noteworthy and competitive offices.

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