Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr Announces 2026 Gubernatorial Bid

Carr positions himself as a proven conservative aiming to maintain Republican leadership in the state as he becomes the first major candidate to enter the race.

• Chris Carr, Georgia's Republican attorney general since 2016, officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race, filing campaign paperwork on Thursday.
• Carr emphasized a platform focused on job creation, public safety, and defending constitutional freedoms, aligning himself with the legacies of past Republican governors Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal, and Sonny Perdue.
• He faces potential competition from other prominent Republicans, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, with Jones likely to seek support from President-elect Donald Trump.
• Carr has built a record as attorney general by expanding prosecution efforts against human trafficking and gang activity, securing convictions and assisting victims statewide.
• Democrats are also expected to field strong contenders, with speculation around potential bids from Stacey Abrams and Rep. Lucy McBath as they aim to challenge Georgia's Republican stronghold.

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