Summary
Geoff Duncan, running for Georgia governor, vows to oppose ICE raids if elected. Duncan, once a Republican, has switched to the Democratic Party and plans to address issues like healthcare and affordability. He was previously Georgia’s lieutenant governor and now aims to build a broad coalition to win the election.
Key Facts
- Geoff Duncan is running for governor of Georgia as a Democrat.
- He plans to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Georgia.
- Duncan previously served as Georgia's lieutenant governor from 2019 to 2023.
- He switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party due to disagreements with the party and President Trump.
- Immigration issues were seen as a positive point for President Trump in the 2024 election.
- Duncan wants to tackle affordability and healthcare issues during his campaign.
- He is running in a competitive Democratic field with several candidates.
- Duncan believes he can win by appealing to Democrats, independents, and dissatisfied Republicans.