Democratic
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Major-party general-election nominee.
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Georgia governor election, 2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms vs. Rick Jackson. Term-limited.
VotePredictor forecast
Keisha Lance Bottoms favored
Toss-up · predicted margin D+2.2
58%
chance to win
Poll-driven model · 5 matched polls. Full forecast history and methodology →
Republican
Rick Jackson
Major-party general-election nominee.
Polls
| Pollster | Date | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates/Impact Research | 2026-07-16 | D+2.0 |
| Wick | 2026-06-30 | R+0.5 |
| Beacon Research/Shaw & Co. Research | 2026-06-27 | D+5.0 |
| Concord Public Opinion Partners | 2026-06-02 | D+10.0 |
| Echelon Insights | 2026-04-09 | D+6.0 |
Other forecasts
Cook
Tossup
IE
Tossup
Sabato
Tossup
WH
Tossup
RCP
Tossup
Fox
Tossup
VoteHub
Tilt D (flip)
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Candidate news
Georgia Candidates Gather at Chamber Luncheon to Discuss Business, Data Centers
ATHENS, Ga.—On Wednesday, a host of political candidates attended the Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon to discuss initiatives, make pledges, and more. Attendees included U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins, gubernatorial candidates Rick Jackson …
Daily Signal · Yesterday
Exclusive: Wes Moore Bets on Bi-Partisanship in a Divisive Age
Is bipartisanship a lost art, or have we simply grown too disillusioned with establishment leaders to recognize a bridge-builder when we see one? Near sacred ground in Oklahoma City — blocks from the site of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism on Ameri…
The Root · August 6, 2026
Jackson Launches Massive $87 Million Ad Blitz Against Keisha Lance Bottoms In Governor’s Race
By Rebecca Buis via The Daily Signal | August 02, 2026 Georgia gubernatorial candidate and healthcare executive Rick Jackson has launched a massive ad blitz against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. While the ads were originally set to air Saturday, …
Biztoc.com · August 4, 2026
Republican Billionaire Just Awarded Democrats A Free Ad While Standing Next To Trump
Keisha Lance Bottoms, Georgia’s Democratic nominee for governor, teased that her opponent Rick Jackson was finally “being honest with voters about his agenda.”
HuffPost · July 23, 2026
Democrat Candidate for Governor of Georgia Wants To Cancel Black-Owned Business for Welcoming Republican
Democrats denounce Trump for being “divisive.” They denounce conservatives for being intolerant. They present themselves as the champions of blacks. Then we read this at Daily Caller: Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is attempti…
Moonbattery.com · July 21, 2026
Trump Now Backs Rick Jackson in Georgia After His Candidate Lost Primary
After his initial endorsee for Georgia governor lost his Republican primary, President Donald Trump on Thursday switched his allegiance to nominee Rick Jackson, calling on the GOP to unite behind the businessman in one of the nation's marquee gubernatorial co…
Biztoc.com · July 24, 2026
Republican Chances of Losing Georgia to Keisha Lance Bottoms—New Poll
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Republican Rick Jackson in Georgia’s closely watched governor's race in a new poll, boosting Democratic hopes of flipping a governorship the GOP has controlled for more than two decades. Republican Governor Brian Kemp is te…
Biztoc.com · July 17, 2026