2022 Georgia gubernatorial election
The 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Georgia. Incumbent Republican governor Brian Kemp is eligible to seek a second term in office, and has announced that he will run for re-election. There is speculation he may face a primary challenger after facing criticism from Donald Trump for refusing to overturn the election.
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Republican primary
Declared
- Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia since 2019[1]
- Kandiss Taylor, Educator and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020
Potential
- Doug Collins, former U.S. representative from Georgia's 9th congressional district (2013–2021) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020[2][3]
- Vernon Jones, former member of the Georgia House of Representatives and former CEO of DeKalb County
- David Perdue, businessman and former U.S. Senator from Georgia (2015–2021)
- Kelly Loeffler, businesswoman and former U.S. Senator from Georgia (2020–2021)
- Herschel Walker, former American football player[4]
Polls
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Brian Kemp vs. Doug Collins
Brian Kemp vs. Herschel Walker
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Democratic primary
Potential
- Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, and nominee for Governor of Georgia in 2018[5]
- Kasim Reed, former mayor of Atlanta[6]
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Shane T. Hazel, radio host, Libertarian candidate for United States Senate in 2020; Republican candidate for GA-07 in 2018[7]
General election
Predictions
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| The Cook Political Report[8] | Lean R | February 1, 2021 |
Polling
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Brian Kemp vs Stacey Abrams
Doug Collins vs Stacey Abrams
Herschel Walker vs Stacey Abrams
Marjorie Taylor Greene vs Stacey Abrams
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Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- "Kemp Fires Back At Misinformation, 'Ready For Any Kind Of Fight' In 2022". 90.1 FM WABE. December 17, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- Isenstadt, Alex (November 22, 2020). "Trump threatens to wreak havoc on GOP from beyond the White House". politico.com. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- Fordham, Evie (December 6, 2020). "Doug Collins for Georgia governor? Lawmaker dodges question after Trump praise". Fox News.
- "Big and Rich's John Rich Thinks Herschel Walker Should be Next Georgia Governor". Outsider. December 6, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- Trudo, Hanna (November 12, 2020). "Stacey Abrams Will Run for Governor Again, Allies Say" – via www.thedailybeast.com.
- Bluestein, Greg (May 23, 2016). "Kasim Reed: 'I think I've got another campaign in me'". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- Saturn, William (December 18, 2020). "Shane Hazel Announces Run for GA Governor". Independent Political Report. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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