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Geoff Duncan Officially Joins Democratic Party

He said his Christian faith compelled him to depart the GOP following policy clashes over health-care cuts, welfare rollbacks, immigration enforcement.

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Former Georgia Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan, who was formerly expelled from the Republican Party by the GOP state executive committee in January, has announced that he's now a member of the Democratic Party. (ALEX SLITZ/AP FILE)
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Overview

  • In a Tuesday op-ed headlined “From Republican Lt. Governor To Democrat: Loving My Neighbor Is Easier Now,” Duncan announced his formal party switch and updated his voter registration.
  • He cited his Christian faith and the golden rule as driving forces and said GOP plans to slash Medicaid funding and reduce SNAP benefits conflicted with his values.
  • Duncan condemned recent military-style immigration raids on undocumented families as “heartless” and contrary to his belief in loving one’s neighbor.
  • The Georgia GOP expelled him in January after he endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024 and spoke at the Democratic National Convention.
  • He has received encouragement from Democrats, independents and moderate Republicans to seek higher office as a Democrat and said he will seriously consider a new campaign.