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Republican Chances of Losing Georgia to Keisha Lance Bottoms—New Poll

Republican Chances of Losing Georgia to Keisha Lance Bottoms—New Poll

Summary

A new poll shows Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms leading Republican Rick Jackson in Georgia’s governor race. The current governor, Brian Kemp, cannot run again, making this an open and competitive contest.

Key Facts

  • Keisha Lance Bottoms is a former Atlanta mayor and the Democratic candidate for Georgia governor.
  • Rick Jackson, a healthcare company executive, is the Republican candidate.
  • Governor Brian Kemp is term-limited and cannot run for a third term.
  • Georgia’s governor race is rated a "toss up" by political analysts.
  • Georgia has been controlled by Republicans in the governor’s office since 2002.
  • Democrats won recent federal races in Georgia but face challenges in the governor’s race.
  • The poll surveyed 448 likely voters in Georgia.
  • President Trump won Georgia narrowly in the 2024 presidential election.
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