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The 2026 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Georgia. Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones is eligible to seek a second term.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Steve Gooch, majority leader of the Georgia State Senate (2023–present) from the 51st district (2011–present)[2]
- Burt Jones, incumbent Lieutenant Governor (2023–present)[3][4]
- Brenda Nelson-Porter, researcher and former candidate for Georgia Secretary of State (2004–present)[5][6][independent source needed]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/chris-carr-georgia-attorney-general-bid-governor-2026/85-e853c7e4-ba0d-477f-ac55-70bb0967b617
- ^ Bluestein, Greg (January 10, 2025). "Who to watch at the Georgia Legislature". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/chris-carr-georgia-attorney-general-bid-governor-2026/85-e853c7e4-ba0d-477f-ac55-70bb0967b617
- ^ https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/burt-jones-says-he-might-run-for-georgia-governor-in-2026/W3TWHTIUIZEHPI7XHHOZXRI7EE/
- ^ A Vote for Kamala (November 3, 2024): Georgia Nonpartisan Plans to Enter Race for Lt. Governor of The State of Georgia Announcement |url=https://x.com/StealthMedical1/status/1853214671417032910 |Retrieved November 4, 2024}}
- ^ "Brenda Nelson-Porter, Georgia Nonpartisan, Plans to Race for Lt. Governor". Personal Webpage. Retrieved October 22, 2024.