2026 Georgia Secretary of State election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Georgia Secretary of State election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the secretary of state of Georgia. Incumbent Republican secretary of state Brad Raffensperger decided against seeking reelection, instead choosing to run for governor.[1] Primary elections were held on May 19, with runoff elections being held on June 16.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Tim Fleming, state representative from the 114th district (2023–present), and former chief of staff for Governor Kemp[2]
Eliminated in runoff
[edit]- Vernon Jones, former Democratic state representative from the 91st district (1993–2001, 2017–2021), candidate for U.S. Senate in 2008, candidate for Georgia's 4th congressional district in 2010, and Republican candidate for Governor in 2022 and Georgia's 10th congressional district in 2022[3]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Kelvin King, construction company owner and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022[4]
- Ted Metz, former chair of the Georgia Libertarian Party and Libertarian nominee for governor in 2018 and Secretary of State in 2022[5]
- Gabriel Sterling, former chief operating officer of the Secretary of State's office[6]
Declined
[edit]- Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State (2019–present) (Unsuccessfully ran for governor)[1]
Results
[edit]
Fleming
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Jones
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Fleming | 334,055 | 39.2 | |
| Republican | Vernon Jones | 232,448 | 27.3 | |
| Republican | Kelvin King | 135,795 | 15.9 | |
| Republican | Gabriel Sterling | 101,746 | 12.0 | |
| Republican | Ted Metz | 47,724 | 5.6 | |
| Total votes | 851,768 | 100.0 | ||
Runoff
[edit]Results
[edit]
Fleming
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Jones
- 50–60%
Tie
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Fleming | 430,455 | 64.5 | |
| Republican | Vernon Jones | 236,920 | 35.5 | |
| Total votes | 667,375 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Penny Brown Reynolds, former Fulton County Superior Court judge (2000–2008) and television host[7]
Eliminated in runoff
[edit]- Dana Barrett, Fulton County commissioner (2023–present) and nominee for Georgia's 11th congressional district in 2020[8]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Dana Barrett
- Organizations
- 314 Action[11]
- Fair Fight Action (endorsed in runoff)[12]
Penny Brown Reynolds
Results
[edit]
Reynolds
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Barrett
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
Consonery
- 40–50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Penny Brown Reynolds | 435,185 | 42.34 | |
| Democratic | Dana Barrett | 361,997 | 35.22 | |
| Democratic | Cam Ashling | 126,515 | 12.31 | |
| Democratic | Adrian Consonery Jr. | 104,140 | 10.13 | |
| Total votes | 1,027,837 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
[edit]Results
[edit]
Reynolds
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
Barrett
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Penny Brown Reynolds | 242,439 | 63.10 | |
| Democratic | Dana Barrett | 141,759 | 36.90 | |
| Total votes | 384,198 | 100.00 | ||
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Lean R | August 7, 2025 |
Post-primary endorsements
[edit]Penny Brown Reynolds (D)
- Organizations
Tim Fleming (R)
- Executive Branch Officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States (2017–2021, 2025 – present)[19]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Lupiani, Joyce; Tuman, Lindsay (September 17, 2025). "Brad Raffensperger announces run for Georgia governor". WAGA-TV. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ↑ Niesse, Mark (July 3, 2025). "State Rep. Tim Fleming announces plans to run for secretary of state". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ↑ Niesse, Mark; Groves, Caleb (October 13, 2025). "Pro-Trump former state Rep. Vernon Jones runs for Georgia secretary of state". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg; Mitchell, Tia; Murphy, Patricia; Beam, Adam (July 24, 2025). "Kelvin King enters secretary of state race with a shot at his likely rival". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ↑ Daniel, Sam (March 12, 2026). "Georgia Secretary of State primary election field set". WAGA-TV. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ↑ Niesse, Mark (September 4, 2025). "Gabriel Sterling joins Republican race for Georgia elections chief". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ↑ Aldridge, Donesha (September 19, 2025). "Former state judge entering Georgia Secretary of State race". 11Alive. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Democratic Fulton County commissioner announces bid to become Georgia secretary of state". Associated Press. The Washington Post. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ↑ Groves, Caleb (April 24, 2026). "Amid ongoing voting turmoil, nine compete for Georgia secretary of state". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ↑ Jessie, Faith (September 23, 2025). "Young Democrat Adrian Consonery Jr. enters Georgia Secretary of State race". 11Alive.com. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ↑ "314 Action Fund Announces New Slate of Over 50 State and Local Endorsements". 314action.org. April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Endorsements". Fair Fight Action. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Endorses Judge Penny Brown Reynolds for Georgia Secretary of State". Savannah Tribune. June 3, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Ross; Nolin, Jill; Alander, Rocha (April 25, 2026). "Georgia Dems push for '28 national convention, Ossoff tries to tamp down presidential talk and more". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Endorsements". Georgia Conservation Voters. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ Jacobson, Louis (August 7, 2025). "Previewing the 2026 Secretary of State Races". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ↑ "EMILYs List Endorses Judge Penny Brown Reynolds for Georgia Secretary of State". emilyslist.org. June 18, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States". Moms Demand Action. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgYleK0fJVs
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites: