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.
Healthcare executive.
Former director of the Office of Public Engagement (2022–2023) and former mayor of Atlanta (2018–2022).
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.
Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Health care | |
|---|---|
| JacksonNo public position found | Bottoms Health care I have repeatedly said that I want to expand Medicaid in the state. Original: atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10/10/read-full-transcript-town-hall-debate-between-keisha-lance-bottoms-rick-jackson (accessed Oct 21, 2026) |
| Education | |
| JacksonNo public position found | Bottoms Education Right now, teachers are underpaid in this state. The average starting pay is $43,000 a year. I want to raise it to $60,000. I want to eliminate state income taxes for our teachers. Original: atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10/10/read-full-transcript-town-hall-debate-between-keisha-lance-bottoms-rick-jackson (accessed Oct 21, 2026) |
| Energy & environment | |
| 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 |
| Crime & public safety | |
| 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 |
| Taxes & spending | |
| Jackson As Governor, Rick Jackson will Freeze property taxes immediately to stop runaway assessments that price families out of their homes Cut the state income tax in half within 4 years Use technology and AI to eliminate wasteful spending and improve services Freeze tuition, room, and board at public colleges and technical schools Original: rickjackson.com/action-plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026) 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 |
| Housing | |
| JacksonNo public position found | Bottoms Housing I would like to create an affordable housing trust fund. Original: atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10/10/read-full-transcript-town-hall-debate-between-keisha-lance-bottoms-rick-jackson (accessed Oct 21, 2026) |
| Jobs, wages & cost of living | |
| Jackson As Governor, Rick will Recruit jobs to every corner of the state Support small businesses and entrepreneurs Make Georgia the #1 state for entrepreneurship in America Make rural Georgia a center for 21st Century jobs Stand with our farmers so Georgia Grown products can compete and win Original: rickjackson.com/action-plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | BottomsNo public position found |
| Elections, ethics & government | |
| Jackson Elections I don't think that's necessary unless Gov. Kemp thinks it's necessary. Quoted by NBC News (on Justice Dept. involvement in state elections), Oct 6, 2026 | Bottoms Elections deeply concerned about Donald Trump's rhetoric around our elections. Quoted by NBC News, Oct 6, 2026 |
| Other priorities | |
| JacksonNo public position found | Bottoms Federal relations I will stand up to Donald Trump when necessary. I'm not running to be his favorite governor. Quoted by NBC News, Oct 6, 2026 |
The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
No congressional voting record for: Keisha Lance Bottoms, Rick Jackson. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.