Who won the Georgia Governor election 2026?
Keisha Bottoms (Democratic) won the 2026 Georgia Governor election with 54.3% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 9:24 PM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keisha Bottoms ✓ Winner | Democratic | 2,271,404 | 54.3% |
| Rick Jackson | Republican | 1,909,163 | 45.7% |
| Total Write-ins | Other | 0 | 0% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Georgia state election office.