Summary
Geoff Duncan, a former Georgia Lieutenant Governor, has announced his candidacy for the state's gubernatorial race as a Democrat. Once a Republican, Duncan switched parties and hopes to appeal to Democratic voters by opposing extremism and emphasizing local issues. The race is seen as closely contested, with experts questioning if Duncan can win over Democratic primary voters due to his recent party change.
Key Facts
- Geoff Duncan is a former Georgia Lieutenant Governor.
- Duncan switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party before announcing his run for governor.
- The race is considered competitive, with both parties having strong candidates.
- Duncan was critical of his former party's actions following the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot and the 2020 election.
- No public polling is available on the race so far.
- Experts believe Duncan will face challenges in getting Democratic primary voters' support.
- Duncan aims to leverage growing Democratic support in the Atlanta suburbs for his campaign.
- The gubernatorial race in Georgia is classified as a "toss-up" by election analysts.
