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Geoff Duncan Launches 2026 Georgia Governor Bid as a Democrat

Expelled by Georgia Republicans this year, the ex-lieutenant governor enters a crowded Democratic primary pitching himself as an anti-Trump, cost‑of‑living‑focused candidate.

Former Lt. Gov. of Georgia Geoff Duncan speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21, 2024.
Geoff Duncan, former Lt. Gov. of Georgia, speaks on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
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Former Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois on August 21, 2024.

Overview

  • Duncan unveiled his campaign with a video vowing to “make Georgia the front line of democracy” and to stand up to Trump and his allies.
  • He is centering proposals to lower child care, health care, and housing costs, and he pledges to expand Medicaid.
  • The former Republican joins a Democratic field that includes Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jason Esteves, Michael Thurmond, Derrick Jackson, and others.
  • The Georgia GOP expelled Duncan in January after he endorsed Kamala Harris and spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention; he formally switched parties in August.
  • Analysts rate the 2026 governor’s race as a toss-up, with Republicans including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has Trump’s endorsement, and Attorney General Chris Carr competing on the other side.