Governor
Source: results.sos.ga.gov
What does this office do?
- Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
- Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
- Picking who leads state agencies
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Andrew Pacetti
LostIndependent
Andrew Pacetti is an independent who says the governor should not answer to either major party. He argues that Georgia law makes it harder for candidates outside the two major parties to qualify.
David C. Byrne
LostUnknown
David C. Byrne is a hospital cybersecurity worker and former Army National Guard cyber operations officer. In past campaigns he called for keeping homes and farmland owned by residents and for making insurers spend most premiums on claims.
Unknown
As of October 2026, we found no public information about David Leon Moreland's job, background, or goals.
Unknown
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Deb Broughton Davis's job, background, or goals.
Unknown
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Jacqueline Angela DaCosta's job, background, or goals.
Democratic
Keisha Lance Bottoms is listed by WABE among the candidates for the 2026 Georgia general-election Governor contest.
Records: Anti-Corruption 2 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for,
Republican
Leland Jake Olinger, II is a songwriter, family advocate and former stay-at-home father who was a state Senate candidate in 2022 and 2024. He wants to end property taxes on single-family homes and to reform family law.
Milton J. Lofton
LostUnknown
Milton J. Lofton says he wants to create jobs and help small businesses grow. He also wants more investment in public schools and wider access to health care.
Rick Jackson
LostRepublican
Rick Jackson is listed by WABE among the candidates for the 2026 Georgia general-election Governor contest.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Sources: sos.ga.gov · wabe.org