These are the general-election candidates on Georgia's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Georgia 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Georgia
Keisha Bottoms Democratic
Rick Jackson Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. Senate
Jon Ossoff DemocraticIncumbent
Mike Collins Jr. Republican
Lieutenant Governor
Josh McLaurin Democratic
Greg Dolezal Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Secretary of State
Penny Reynolds Democratic
Tim Fleming Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Attorney General
Tanya Miller Democratic
Brian Strickland Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Comptroller General/Commissioner of Insurance
Jim King RepublicanIncumbent
Keisha Waites Democratic
Commissioner of Agriculture
Tyler Harper RepublicanIncumbent
Katherine Juhan-Arnold Democratic
Superintendent of Education
Richard Woods RepublicanIncumbent
Lydia Powell Democratic
Commissioner of Labor
Bárbara Holmes RepublicanIncumbent
Nikki Porcher Democratic
U.S. House, District 1
Amanda Hollowell Democratic
Jim Kingston Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 2
Sanford Bishop Jr. DemocraticIncumbent
Matt Day Republican
U.S. House, District 3
Brian Jack RepublicanIncumbent
Maura Keller Democratic
U.S. House, District 4
Hank Johnson Jr. DemocraticIncumbent
Jim Duffie Republican
U.S. House, District 5
Nikema Williams DemocraticIncumbent
Bongo Salvesen II Republican
U.S. House, District 6
Lucy McBath DemocraticIncumbent
Kevin Martin Republican
U.S. House, District 7
Rich McCormick RepublicanIncumbent
Tony Kozycki Democratic
U.S. House, District 8
Austin Scott RepublicanIncumbent
Kelly Esti Democratic
U.S. House, District 9
Andrew Clyde RepublicanIncumbent
Caitlyn Gegen Democratic
U.S. House, District 10
Pam DeLancy Democratic
Houston Gaines Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 11
Chris Harden Democratic
John Cowan Jr. Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 12
Rick Allen RepublicanIncumbent
Ceretta Smith Democratic
U.S. House, District 13
Jasmine Clark Democratic
Jonathan Chavez Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 13
Marcye Scott Democratic
U.S. House, District 14
Clay Fuller RepublicanIncumbent
Shawn Harris Democratic
U.S. House, District 14
Shawn Harris Democratic
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Also on the Georgia ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Georgia voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Georgia
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Georgia are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Georgia holds a general-election runoff on December 1, 2026 for any race where no candidate wins a majority. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Georgia in 2026?
Governor: Keisha Bottoms (Democratic), Rick Jackson (Republican). U.S. Senate: Jon Ossoff (Democratic), Mike Collins Jr. (Republican). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Georgia on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Georgia are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
When is the Georgia election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Georgia 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.