Georgia gubernatorial Election, 2018 - wikipedia Georgia gubernatorial Election, 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018 ← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 → Nominee Brian Kemp Stacey Abrams Party Republican Democratic Incumbent Governor Nathan Deal Republican Elections in Georgia Federal government Presidential elections 1788 - 89 1792 1796 1800 1804 1808 1812 1816 1820 1824 1828 1832 1836 1840 1844 1848 1852 1856 1860 1868 1872 1876 1880 1884 1888 1892 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1992 2000 2008 2012 2016 Presidential primaries Democratic 2008 Republican 2008 U.S. Senate elections 1978 1980 1984 1986 1990 1992 1998 2002 2008 2014 2016 U.S. House elections 6th 1990 1992 1994 1998 2000 2002 2006 4th 8th 2008 2012 2014 2016 2018 Special elections 6th district, 1999 Senate, 2000 10th district, 2007 9th district, 2010 6th district, 2017 State government Gubernatorial elections 1948 1950 1954 1958 1962 1966 1970 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2014 2018 Other elections 2006 statewide 2008 statewide 2010 statewide 2006 2008 2006 statewide 2014 Georgia State Senate elections 2018 General Assembly elections Ballot measures Amendment 1 Atlanta government Mayoral elections 1973 1977 1981 1985 2005 2009 2013 2017 Wikinews has related news : Stacey Abrams becomes first black woman to gain major U.S. party nomination for governor of Georgia The 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018 concurrently with other statewide and local elections to elect the next Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia. Incumbent Republican Governor Nathan Deal is term - limited and thus can not seek reelection to a third consecutive term. The primary elections were held on May 22, 2018 and a primary runoff was held on July 24, 2018 between Republican candidates Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp. The Democratic nominee is Stacey Abrams, and the Republican nominee is Brian Kemp. Contents 1 Republican primary 1.1 Candidates 1.1. 1 Nominated 1.1. 2 Eliminated in runoff 1.1. 3 Eliminated in primary 1.1. 4 Withdrew 1.1. 5 Declined 1.2 Endorsements 1.3 First round 1.3. 1 Polling 1.3. 2 Results 1.4 Runoff 1.4. 1 Polling 1.4. 2 Debates 1.4. 3 Results 2 Democratic primary 2.1 Candidates 2.1. 1 Nominated 2.1. 2 Eliminated in primary 2.1. 3 Declined 2.2 Endorsements 2.3 Polling 2.4 Results 3 Libertarian primary 3.1 Candidates 3.1. 1 Declared 3.1. 2 Withdrew 4 General election 4.1 Predictions 4.2 Endorsements 4.3 Polling 4.4 Results 5 References 6 External links Republican Primary Candidates Nominated Brian Kemp, Secretary of State of Georgia Eliminated in runoff Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Eliminated in primary Hunter Hill, former State Senator Clay Tippins, consulting firm executive and retired Navy SEAL Michael Williams, State Senator Withdrew Marc Alan Urbach, journalist, former teacher and write - in candidate for President of the United States in 2016 Declined Nick Ayers, political strategist Burt Jones, State Senator Josh McKoon, State Senator ( running for Secretary of State ) David Perdue, U.S. Senator Sonny Perdue, United States Secretary of Agriculture and former Governor Tom Price, former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Lynn Westmoreland, former U.S. Representative Endorsements show Casey Cagle Governors Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss ( former ) U.S. Representatives Phil Gingrey ( former ) Jack Kingston ( former ) Lindsay Thomas ( former ) Lynn Westmoreland ( former ) State Senators John Albers, State Senator Lee Anderson, State Senator Brandon Beach, State Senator C. Ellis Black, State Senator Matt Brass, State Senator Dean Burke, State Senator Mike Dugan, State Senator Frank Ginn, State Senator Steve Gooch, State Senator Tyler Harper, State Senator Jack Hill, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler, State Senator Burt Jones, State Senator John Kennedy, State Senator Greg Kirk, State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, State Senator P.K. Martin, State Senator Fran Millar, State Senator Butch Miller, State Senator Jeff Mullis, State Senator Jesse Stone, State Senator Larry Walker III, State Senator Ben Watson, State Senator John Wilkinson, State Senator Renee Unterman, State Senator Tim Golden, former State Senator Jack Murphy, former State Senator State Representatives John Deffenbaugh, State Representative Dewayne Hill, State Representative Marc Morris, State Representative Ron Stephens, State Representative Individuals Steve Forbes Organizations National Rifle Association show Hunter Hill U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, United States Senator from Texas State Representatives Michael Caldwell, State Representative Wes Cantrell, State Representative U.S. Reps Barry Loudermilk, ( GA - 11 ) show Clay Tippins State Representatives Allen Peake, State Representative show Michael Williams Individuals Duane Chapman, better known as `` Dog the Bounty Hunter '' Darrell C. Scott, co-founder, National Diversity Coalition for Trump Roger Stone, political consultant and Donald Trump advisor First round Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Casey Cagle Hunter Hill Brian Kemp Clay Tippins Michael Williams Other Undecided Opinion Savvy May 15 -- 16, 2018 515 ± 4.3 % 31 % 14 % 20 % 12 % 5 % 4 % 15 % SurveyUSA May 10 -- 15, 2018 558 ± 5.1 % 35 % 10 % 17 % 8 % 3 % -- 27 % University of Georgia April 19 -- 26, 2018 507 ± 4.4 % 41 % 9 % 10 % 4 % 3 % 1 % 33 % Meeting Street Research ( R - Citizens for Georgia 's Future ) March 1 and 3 -- 4, 2018 500 ± 4.4 % 38 % 10 % 10 % 3 % 2 % 3 % 35 % Clarion Research ( R - Hill ) March 2 -- 3, 2018 547 ± 4.5 % 48 % 21 % 15 % 8 % 7 % -- -- Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 500 ± 4.5 % 27 % 11 % 13 % 12 % 5 % 1 % 31 % Meeting Street Research ( R - Citizens for Georgia 's Future ) February 6 -- 7, 2018 500 ± 4.4 % 31 % 7 % 12 % 5 % 2 % 3 % 40 % The Wickers Group ( R - Kemp ) October 21 -- 24, 2017 400 ± 4.5 % 34 % 1 % 13 % 0 % 1 % -- 48 % Landmark / Rosetta Stone October 16 -- 17, 2017 800 ± 3.5 % 35 % 9 % 7 % 1 % 4 % -- 44 % McLaughlin & Associates ( R - Cagle ) September 28 -- October 1, 2017 600 ± 4.0 % 41 % 4 % 12 % 2 % 3 % -- 39 % Results Initial primary results by county : Cagle -- 50 -- 60 % Cagle -- 40 -- 50 % Cagle -- < 40 % Kemp -- < 40 % Kemp -- 40 -- 50 % Hill -- < 40 % Tie Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Casey Cagle 236,987 38.95 Republican Brian Kemp 155,189 25.51 Republican Hunter Hill 111,464 18.32 Republican Clay Tippins 74,182 12.19 Republican Michael Williams 29,619 4.87 Republican Eddie Hayes 939 0.15 Total votes 608,380 100 Runoff Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp advanced to a runoff on July 24 since neither candidate amassed over 50 % of the vote in the May 22 primary. On July 18, President Trump tweeted his support for Kemp, and Vice President Pence traveled to Georgia to campaign with him on July 20. Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Casey Cagle Brian Kemp Undecided Trafalgar Group ( R ) July 21 -- 22, 2018 1,177 ± 2.7 % 41 % 59 % 0 % SurveyUSA July 15 -- 19, 2018 688 ± 4.7 % 34 % 40 % 26 % Opinion Savvy July 17 -- 18, 2018 466 ± 4.5 % 37 % 55 % 8 % University of Georgia July 5 -- 12, 2018 769 ± 3.5 % 41 % 44 % 15 % Public Opinion Strategies ( R - Kemp ) June 26 -- 28, 2018 500 ± 4.0 % 45 % 45 % -- Cygnal June 26 -- 27, 2018 812 ± 3.4 % 44 % 43 % 14 % Rosetta Stone June 7, 2018 400 ± 4.9 % 48 % 41 % 12 % McLaughlin & Associates ( R - Cagle ) May 29 -- 31, 2018 500 ± 4.5 % 52 % 42 % 5 % Public Opinion Strategies ( R - Kemp ) May 29 -- 31, 2018 600 ± 4.0 % 46 % 45 % 9 % Debates Complete video of debate, July 6 2018. Results Brian Kemp easily won the runoff by nearly 40 points despite the latest polls having him up by no more than 18. Cagle won only two counties, Monroe and Stephens. Republican primary runoff results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Brian Kemp 408,595 69.45 Republican Casey Cagle 179,712 30.55 Total votes 588,307 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominated Stacey Abrams, former State Representative and former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives Eliminated in primary Stacey Evans, former State Representative Declined John Barrow, former U.S. Representative ( running for Secretary of State ) Jason Carter, former State Senator, nominee for Governor in 2014 and grandson of former President Jimmy Carter Kasim Reed, former Mayor of Atlanta Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor of Columbus Sally Yates, former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Endorsements show Stacey Abrams Federal politicians Cory Booker, U.S. Senator ( D - NJ ) Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator ( D - CA ) Hank Johnson, U.S Representative ( D - GA ) John Lewis, U.S. Representative ( D - GA ) and prominent civil rights movement leader Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator ( I - VT ) David Scott, U.S Representative ( D - GA ) Statewide and local politicians Kimberly Alexander, State Representative Tonya Anderson, State Senator Debra Bazemore, State Representative Sharon Beasley - Teague, State Representative Karen Bennett, State Representative Darrel Bush Ealum, State Representative Rhonda Burnough, State Representative Park Cannon, State Representative Gail Davenport, State Senator Pam Dickerson, State Representative Gloria Frazier, State Representative Carl Gilliard, State Representative J. Craig Gordon, State Representative Ed Harbison, State Senator Carolyn Hugley, State Representative Brenda Lopez, State Representative Pedro Marin, State Representative Dewey McClain, State Representative Howard Mosby, State Representative Nan Orrock, State Senator Miriam Paris, State Representative Sam Park, State Representative Dexter Sharper, State Representative Pam Stephenson, State Representative Al Williams, State Representative Andrew Gillum, Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida ; candidate for Governor in 2018 Individuals Hillary Rodham Clinton, 2016 Democratic nominee for president, former Secretary of State, former Senator from New York, former First Lady of the United States Wendy Davis, former Texas State Senator and nominee for Governor in Texas in 2014 Valerie Jarrett, former Director of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs Jason Kander, former Missouri Secretary of State and nominee for U.S Senate in Missouri in 2016 Rev. Joseph Lowery, prominent civil movement leader and United Methodist Church minister Nina Turner, president of Our Revolution and former Ohio State Senator Labor unions American Federation of Government Employees District 5 Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL -- CIO Georgia Association of Educators Georgia State AFL - CIO International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 613 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 926 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 77 Southeast Council of Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Organizations Americans for Responsible Solutions / GiffordsPAC Democracy for America EMILY 's List Higher Heights for America Let America Vote Mijentes, a digital and grassroots group for Latino and Chicano movement building and organizing Moveon.org NARAL Pro-Choice America Our Revolution Planned Parenthood Action Fund The Working Families Party Websites and newspapers Daily Kos show Stacey Evans Federal politicians Max Cleland, former U.S. Senator ( D - GA ) Buddy Darden, former U.S. Representative Statewide Politicians Roy Barnes, former Governor State Legislators LaDawn Blackett Jones, former State Representative Roger Bruce, State Representative David Dreyer, State Representative Virgil Fludd, former State Representative Vincent Fort, former State Senator Spencer Frye, State Representative Sheila Jones, State Representative Dar'shun Kendrick, State Representative Ronnie Mabra, former State Representative Elena Parent, State Senator Michael Rhett, State Senator Michael Smith, State Representative Erica Thomas, State Representative Keisha Waites, State Representative Earnest `` Coach '' Williams, State Representative Local politicians Sherry Boston, DeKalb County District Attorney Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Stacey Abrams Stacey Evans Undecided Opinion Savvy May 15 -- 16, 2018 522 ± 4.3 % 58 % 19 % 23 % SurveyUSA May 10 -- 15, 2018 475 ± 6.2 % 43 % 24 % 33 % 20 - 20 Insight ( D - Evans ) May 9 -- 15, 2018 433 ± 5.4 % 42 % 34 % 25 % University of Georgia April 12 -- 18, 2018 473 ± 4.5 % 33 % 15 % 52 % Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 500 ± 4.5 % 29 % 17 % 54 % Results Primary results by county : Abrams -- 80 -- 90 % Abrams -- 70 -- 80 % Abrams -- 60 -- 70 % Abrams -- 50 -- 60 % Evans -- 50 -- 60 % Evans -- 60 -- 70 % Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Stacey Abrams 424,305 76.44 Democratic Stacey Evans 130,784 23.56 Total votes 555,089 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Declared Ted Metz, Chair of the Libertarian Party of Georgia Withdrew Doug Craig, former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Georgia General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report Lean R August 15, 2018 Rothenberg Political Report Likely R June 1, 2018 Sabato 's Crystal Ball Lean R August 16, 2018 Daily Kos Lean R August 13, 2018 RealClearPolitics Toss - Up August 1, 2018 Endorsements show Stacey Abrams ( D ) Former U.S. Executive Branch officials Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and 76th Governor of Georgia Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States and former U.S. Senator ( D - IL ) Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States and former U.S. Senator ( D - DE ) Federal politicians Doug Jones, U.S. Senator ( D - AL ) Cory Booker, U.S. Senator ( D - NJ ) Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator ( D - CA ) Hank Johnson, U.S Representative ( D - GA ) John Lewis, U.S. Representative ( D - GA ) and prominent civil rights movement leader Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator ( I - VT ) David Scott, U.S Representative ( D - GA ) Tom Perriello, former U.S. Representative ( D - VA ) Statewide and local politicians Kimberly Alexander, State Representative Tonya Anderson, State Senator Jason Carter, former State Senator and nominee for Governor in 2014 Roy Barnes, former Governor of Georgia Debra Bazemore, State Representative Sharon Beasley - Teague, State Representative Karen Bennett, State Representative Darrel Bush Ealum, State Representative Rhonda Burnough, State Representative Park Cannon, State Representative Gail Davenport, State Senator Pam Dickerson, State Representative Gloria Frazier, State Representative Carl Gilliard, State Representative J. Craig Gordon, State Representative Ed Harbison, State Senator Carolyn Hugley, State Representative Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mayor of Atlanta Brenda Lopez, State Representative Pedro Marin, State Representative Dewey McClain, State Representative Howard Mosby, State Representative Nan Orrock, State Senator Miriam Paris, State Representative Sam Park, State Representative Dexter Sharper, State Representative Pam Stephenson, State Representative Al Williams, State Representative Individuals John Carlos, former Olympic athlete Hillary Rodham Clinton, 2016 Democratic nominee for President of the United States, 67th Secretary of State, former Senator from New York, former First Lady of the United States Wendy Davis, former Texas State Senator and nominee for Governor in Texas in 2014 Joshua DuBois, political commentator Justin Fairfax, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Andrew Gillum, Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida ; candidate for Governor in 2018 Valerie Jarrett, former Director of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs Jason Kander, former Missouri Secretary of State and nominee for U.S Senate in Missouri in 2016 John Legend, singer - songwriter Rev. Joseph Lowery, prominent civil movement leader and United Methodist Church minister Terry McAuliffe, Former Governor of Virginia Tom Perez, Chair of the DNC Kelly Rowland, singer Kendrick Sampson, actor Holland Taylor, actress Nina Turner, president of Our Revolution and former Ohio State Senator Carl Weathers, actor Labor unions American Federation of Government Employees District 5 Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL -- CIO Georgia Association of Educators Georgia State AFL - CIO International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 613 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 926 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 77 Southeast Council of Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Organizations Americans for Responsible Solutions / GiffordsPAC Black Economic Alliance Democracy for America EMILY 's List Higher Heights for America Human Rights Campaign Let America Vote Mijentes, a digital and grassroots group for Latino and Chicano movement building and organizing Moveon.org NARAL Pro-Choice America Our Revolution Planned Parenthood Action Fund The Working Families Party Websites and newspapers Daily Kos show Brian Kemp ( R ) U.S. Executive Branch officials Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States Randy Evans, U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg U.S. Senators David Perdue, ( R - GA ) Johnny Isakson, ( R - GA ) U.S Representatives Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Representative ( GA - 6 ), former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Jody Hice, U.S. Representative ( GA - 10 ) Bob Barr, former U.S. Representative ( GA - 7 ) Karen Handel, U.S. Representative ( GA - 6 ), former Georgia Secretary of State Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative ( GA - 11 ) State politicians Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and former gubernatorial candidate Hunter Hill, former State Senator and former candidate for Governor Clay Tippins, retired Navy SEAL and former gubernatorial candidate, Ralph Hudgens, Georgia Insurance Commissioner David Clark, State Representative Nancy Jester, DeKalb County Commissioner Jan Jones, State Representative, Speaker pro tempore of the Georgia House of Representatives Susan Holmes, State Representative Wes Cantrell, State Representative Sam Teasley, State Representative Vic Reynolds, Cobb County district attorney Rick Austin, mayor of Demorest Ames Barnett, mayor of Washington Dan Curry, mayor of Loganville Bill Darsey, mayor of Lakeland Steve Edwards, mayor of Sugar Hill Steve Fry, mayor of Williamson John Gayle, mayor of Valdosta John Harley, mayor of Centerville Charles Ivey, mayor of Watkinsville Jan Jones, mayor of Sasser David Earl Keith, mayor of Jesup Ken Lee, mayor of Rincon Lamar Lee, mayor of Walnut Grove Lee Moore, mayor of Franklin Springs Peggy Murphy, mayor of Alma Roy Plott, mayor of Jefferson Johnny Pritchett, mayor of Bishop Michael Richbourg, mayor of Nashville Jefferson Riley, mayor of Mansfield Stephen Tingen, mayor of Gray Patricia Wheeler, mayor of Stone Mountain Mike Young, mayor of McRae - Helena Jeff Reese, mayor of Villa Rica Keith Brady, mayor of Newnan JD Stallings, mayor of Thomaston Walter Rocker, mayor of Eatonton Kenneth Turner, mayor of Gordon Organizations GeorgiaCarry.org Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation Individuals Erick Erickson, former member of the Macon City Council and conservative radio host and blogger Vince Dooley, former University of Georgia head football coach and athletic director Ralph Reed, former chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and Christian activist Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Brian Kemp ( R ) Stacey Abrams ( D ) Undecided Gravis Marketing July 27 -- 29, 2018 650 ± 3.8 % 44 % 46 % 10 % SurveyUSA July 15 -- 19, 2018 1,199 ± 4.3 % 46 % 44 % 10 % Garin - Hart - Yang ( D - Abrams ) May 23 -- 25, 2018 601 ± 4.0 % 40 % 49 % -- Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 37 % 40 % 23 % Hypothetical polling with Casey Cagle Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Casey Cagle ( R ) Stacey Abrams ( D ) Undecided SurveyUSA July 15 -- 19, 2018 1,199 ± 4.3 % 45 % 43 % 12 % Garin - Hart - Yang ( D - Abrams ) May 23 -- 25, 2018 601 ± 4.0 % 43 % 48 % -- SurveyUSA May 10 -- 15, 2018 2,339 ± 3.5 % 46 % 41 % 14 % Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 45 % 39 % 16 % with Clay Tippins Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Clay Tippins ( R ) Stacey Abrams ( D ) Undecided Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 40 % 41 % 19 % with Hunter Hill Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Hunter Hill ( R ) Stacey Abrams ( D ) Undecided Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 37 % 43 % 20 % with Stacey Evans Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Casey Cagle ( R ) Stacey Evans ( D ) Undecided SurveyUSA May 10 -- 15, 2018 2,339 ± 3.5 % 45 % 41 % 13 % Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 47 % 38 % 15 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Brian Kemp ( R ) Stacey Evans ( D ) Undecided Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 42 % 39 % 19 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Clay Tippins ( R ) Stacey Evans ( D ) Undecided Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 41 % 38 % 21 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Hunter Hill ( R ) Stacey Evans ( D ) Undecided Mason - Dixon February 20 -- 23, 2018 625 ± 4.0 % 35 % 36 % 29 % with Casey Cagle Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Casey Cagle ( R ) Jason Carter ( D ) Undecided Public Policy Polling May 27 -- 30, 2016 724 ± 3.6 % 40 % 39 % 21 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Casey Cagle ( R ) Kasim Reed ( D ) Undecided Public Policy Polling May 27 -- 30, 2016 724 ± 3.6 % 46 % 33 % 21 % with Brian Kemp Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Brian Kemp ( R ) Jason Carter ( D ) Undecided Public Policy Polling May 27 -- 30, 2016 724 ± 3.6 % 38 % 40 % 22 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Brian Kemp ( R ) Kasim Reed ( D ) Undecided Public Policy Polling May 27 -- 30, 2016 724 ± 3.6 % 43 % 33 % 24 % Results Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018 Party Candidate Votes % ± Republican Brian Kemp Libertarian Ted Metz Independent Larry Odom Democratic Stacey Abrams Majority Turnout References Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( March 31, 2017 ). `` Georgia 2018 : Brian Kemp enters race for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved March 31, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( April 29, 2017 ). `` Georgia 2018 : Cagle launches governor campaign with pledge to add 500k jobs ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved April 30, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( April 25, 2017 ). `` Republican Hunter Hill will run for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved April 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( August 10, 2017 ). `` A fifth Republican could enter Georgia governor race ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved August 11, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( June 2, 2017 ). `` Pro-Trump loyalist Michael Williams enters governor race ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Catts, Everett ( August 12, 2017 ). `` Dunwoody resident running for governor ''. Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved August 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Soriano, Ashley. `` Georgia gubernatorial candidate Marc Urbach withdraws from race ''. 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Jump up ^ Galloway, Jim ( July 26, 2017 ). `` David Ralston wo n't join the race for governor -- but he 'll try to define it ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved August 11, 2017. Jump up ^ Galloway, Jim ; Malloy, Daniel ( January 7, 2016 ). `` Lynn Westmoreland says he wo n't seek re-election, considering run for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 2, 2016. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( May 24, 2017 ). `` Lynn Westmoreland is NOT running for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved May 25, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Gov. Deal endorses Cagle for governor ''. The Covington News. July 17, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Cagle announces 500 endorsements ''. Casey Cagle. May 19, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Cagle announces wave of support in Southeast Georgia ''. Casey Cagle. August 1, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Casey Cagle on Twitter ''. Jump up ^ Dixon, Kristal ( April 25, 2018 ). `` Sen. Albers endorses Casey Cagle in governor 's race ''. Patch Roswell. Retrieved May 8, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Forsyth County leaders endorse Cagle for Governor ''. Casey Cagle. June 8, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Cagle Announces Endorsements in Northwest Georgia ''. georgiapol.com. June 22, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Business leader Steve Forbes endorses Cagle for governor ''. Casey Cagle. June 8, 2018. Jump up ^ `` NRA Endorses Cagle for Governor Shafer for Lt. Governor ''. National Rifle Association. April 13, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Ted Cruz endorses Hunter Hill ''. May 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Michael Caldwell. `` I could not be more excited to support @ votehunterhill for Governor, @ GeoffDuncanGA for Lt. Governor and @ buzzbrockway for Secretary of State. Please consider these great, Conservative Georgians when you hit the ballot box today and Tuesday ! # gapol # gahouse # gagop # gop ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Wes Cantrell. `` Thank You @ CherokeeTribune for publishing my editorial on why Georgians should vote for @ votehunterhill as our next governor. Check it out ! ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Galloway, Jim ( March 31, 2018 ). `` Allen Peake and the state Capitol drug ring that is no more ''. Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved May 9, 2018. Jump up ^ Whitmire, Kelly ( July 4, 2017 ). `` Dog the Bounty Hunter endorses Williams for governor bid ''. Forsyth County News. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Michael Williams receives endorsement from member of President Trump 's transition team ''. February 13, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Yeomans, Curt ( August 11, 2017 ). `` Trump advisor Roger Stone stumps for Williams ' gubernatorial campaign in Peachtree Corners ''. Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Eddie Hayes 1 %, Marc Alan Urbach 0 % Jump up ^ Marc Alan Urbach 1 %, Other 2 % Jump up ^ Marc Alan Urbach 1 % Jump up ^ `` General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election ''. Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved July 25, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Georgia Primary Election Results ''. The New York Times. Retrieved July 25, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Georgia 2018 General Election ''. www.thegreenpapers.com. Jump up ^ `` VP Mike Pence stumps for Brian Kemp on Saturday in Macon ''. Jump up ^ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/07/24/us/elections/results-georgia-primary-runoff-elections.html Jump up ^ `` General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election Runoff ''. Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved July 25, 2018. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( June 3, 2017 ). `` Stacey Abrams runs to be state 's first black governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 3, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Bluestein, Greg ( May 25, 2017 ). `` Stacey Evans launches a HOPE - themed campaign for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved May 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Evans, Randy ( November 13, 2015 ). `` 2018 Gubernatorial Candidates in the Making ''. InsiderAdvantage. Retrieved September 24, 2016. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( September 25, 2017 ). `` John Barrow aims for comeback with bid for Georgia secretary of state ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved September 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( May 31, 2017 ). `` Jason Carter rules out bid for Georgia governor in 2018 ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( September 6, 2015 ). `` Race for Georgia governor takes shape three years out ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 2, 2016. Jump up ^ Fennessy, Steve ( September 21, 2015 ). `` Q&A : Mayor Kasim Reed on second - term goals, fatherhood, and the future of Turner Field ''. Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2016. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( May 23, 2016 ). `` Kasim Reed : ' I think I 've got another campaign in me ' ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 2, 2016. Jump up ^ Williams, Chuck ( April 12, 2017 ). `` Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson weighs run for governor, secretary of state ''. Ledger - Enquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2017. Jump up ^ Williams, Chuck ( May 10, 2017 ). `` Mayor Teresa Tomlinson makes decision on running for 2018 statewide office ''. Ledger - Enquirer. Retrieved May 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( January 31, 2017 ). `` Do Democrats have a candidate for governor in Sally Yates ? ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved February 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( March 29, 2017 ). `` Kasim Reed is ' hopeful ' Sally Yates runs for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved April 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Kamisar, Ben ( May 11, 2017 ). `` Dems want Yates for governor race ''. The Hill. Retrieved May 11, 2017. Jump up ^ Conway, Madeline ( May 16, 2017 ). `` Sally Yates says she wo n't run for Georgia governor ''. Politico. Retrieved May 16, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Cory Booker ( @ CoryBooker ) ( August 11, 2017 ). `` I proudly support Stacey Abrams, a Governor for all of Georgia '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : Sands, Darren ( May 2, 2018 ). `` Kamala Harris Endorses Stacey Abrams For Georgia Governor ''. BuzzFeed. ^ Jump up to : Tamar Hallerman ( July 24, 2017 ). `` Georgia 2018 : John Lewis endorses Stacey Abrams ' bid for Governor ''. AJC.com. ^ Jump up to : Bluestein, Greg ( May 17, 2018 ). `` Georgia 2018 : Abrams nabs Bernie Sanders ' endorsement ''. politics. myajc. ^ Jump up to : Tom Spigolon ( August 25, 2017 ). `` Douglas congressman endorses Abrams in 2018 governor 's race ''. MDJOnline.com. ^ Jump up to : `` Support for Stacey Stacey Abrams for Governor ''. Stacey Abrams for Governor. ^ Jump up to : Gillum, Andrew ( @ AndrewGillum ) ( May 22, 2018 ). `` Tomorrow, all across America, little girls who look like mine will wake up to a country where they can be anything, including a Governor. Congratulations to my dear friend @ staceyabrams ! What a victory. Onto November ! '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved May 24, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Stacey Abrams. `` Today, @ HillaryClinton endorsed our people - powered campaign to move Georgia forward. Thank you, Hillary Clinton, for your support and for helping us get out the vote before Tuesday 's election. United, we will win tomorrow -- and turn Georgia blue in November ''. Twitter. ^ Jump up to : `` GA - Gov : Wendy Davis ( D. TX ) Endorses Stacey Abrams ( D ) For Governor ''. Daily Kos. August 3, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` GA - Gov : Former Obama Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett Goes All In For Stacey Abrams ' ( D ) Campaign ''. Daily Kos. March 30, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Jason Kander ( @ JasonKander ) ( June 5, 2017 ). `` My friend @ staceyabrams is one of the smartest people I 've ever met and I 'm so excited to support her bid to be Georgia 's next Governor '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : Greg Bluestein ( August 21, 2017 ). `` Civil rights icon backs Abrams in Georgia governor race ''. AJC.com. ^ Jump up to : `` My friend Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator, is here to tell you why she 's on # TeamAbrams : ''. Stacey Abrams. July 13, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Kelley, Everett ( February 21, 2018 ). `` AFGE AFGE District 5 Endorses Stacey Abrams for Georgia Governor ''. www.afge.org. American Federation of Government Employees. ^ Jump up to : Stacey Abrams ( @ StaceyAbrams ) ( September 6, 2017 ). `` Honored to have the support of @ BldgTrdsUnions, @ IBEW613ATLANTA, IUOE Local 926, @ RWDSU SE Council -- unions building GA 's future # LaborWorks '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : Chapman, Sid ( March 7, 2018 ). `` Educators endorse Stacey Abrams for Georgia 's next governor ''. t.e2ma.net. ^ Jump up to : Greg Bluestein ( October 20, 2017 ). `` Georgia 2018 : Prominent labor group endorses Abrams after ' fervent ' meeting ''. MyAJC.com. ^ Jump up to : Stacey Abrams ( @ StaceyAbrams ) ( October 20, 2017 ). `` Proud to be endorsed by @ AFLCIOGeorgia ! Together, we can build a brighter, stronger state where working families can thrive. # gapol '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : District Council 77 ( July 28, 2017 ). `` IUPAT Endorses Gubernatorial Candidates in Illinois and Georgia ''. IUPAT. ^ Jump up to : Edgar Fields ( August 2, 2017 ). `` SRWDSU Endorses Stacy ( sic ) Abrams for GA Governor ''. RWDSU. ^ Jump up to : Gabby Giffords ( November 9, 2017 ). `` GIFFORDS ENDORSES STACEY ABRAMS FOR GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA ''. GiffordsPAC. Jump up ^ Jim Dean ( June 3, 2017 ). `` Stacey Abrams Launches Campaign for Georgia Governor with Nationwide Grassroots Support ''. Democracy for America. ^ Jump up to : `` EMILY 'S LIST ENDORSES STACEY ABRAMS FOR GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA ''. Emily 's List. June 3, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Higher Heights for America enthusiastically endorses Stacey Abrams to become the next governor of Georgia ''. Higher Heights for America. ^ Jump up to : Brian Stewart ( November 20, 2017 ). `` LET AMERICA VOTE PAC ENDORSES GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES IN NEW JERSEY, VIRGINIA AND GEORGIA ''. Jason Kander. ^ Jump up to : `` Why is Mijente Mobilizing Latinxs for Stacey Abrams ? -- Gente for Abrams ''. 165.227. 67.224. ^ Jump up to : `` Georgia MoveOn Members Endorse Stacey Abrams for Governor ''. Working Families Party National PAC. November 21, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` NARAL Endorses Stacey Abrams for Georgia Governor ''. NARAL Pro-Choice America. August 4, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Turner, Nina ( March 5, 2018 ). `` Our Revolution Endorses in Georgia and Oklahoma Governors Races ''. ourrevolution.com/. Our Revolution. ^ Jump up to : Bluestein, Greg ( April 16, 2018 ). `` Planned Parenthood endorses Abrams, making waves in Democratic race ''. politics. myajc. ^ Jump up to : `` WFP Endorses Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia ''. Working Families Party National PAC. November 21, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Kelly Macias ( October 4, 2017 ). `` Daily Kos endorses Stacey Abrams, who would be Georgia 's -- and America 's -- first black woman governor ''. Daily Kos. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( March 2, 2018 ). `` Georgia 2018 : Cleland endorses Evans in gov race ''. politics. myajc. Jump up ^ Galloway, Jim ( June 26, 2017 ). `` Roy Barnes endorses Stacey Evans for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 26, 2017. Jump up ^ Darnell, Tim ( June 24, 2017 ). `` Governor 2018 : Evans endorsed by ex-Sanders leader ''. WXIA - TV. Retrieved June 24, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Galloway, Jim ( August 15, 2017 ). `` Fourteen current, former lawmakers step out for Stacey Evans ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved August 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Darnell, Tim ( May 3, 2018 ). `` Evans endorsed by Fort ''. WXIA - TV. Retrieved May 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( June 14, 2017 ). `` DeKalb DA Sherry Boston gives early punch to Stacey Evans ' bid for governor ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 20, 2017. Jump up ^ `` General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election ''. Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved July 25, 2018. Jump up ^ Keenan, Sean ( March 9, 2018 ). `` Meet the candidates running for Georgia governor in 2018 ''. Atlanta. Retrieved April 9, 2018. Jump up ^ Bluestein, Greg ( August 26, 2015 ). `` The 2018 race for Georgia governor has officially begun ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved June 2, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Doug Craig ''. www.facebook.com. Jump up ^ `` 2018 Governor Race ratings The Cook Political Report ''. The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Gubernatorial Ratings Inside Elections ''. insideelections.com. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Larry J. Sabato 's Crystal Ball '' 2018 Governor ``. www.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings ''. Daily Kos. June 5, 2018. Jump up ^ `` 2018 Governor Races ''. Retrieved August 1, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Former President Jimmy Carter endorses Stacey Abrams in Georgia Governor 's race ''. 11Alive News. WXIA - TV. August 14, 2018. Jump up ^ Mandel, Eric ( August 1, 2018 ). `` Stacey Abrams lands her own presidential endorsement in Georgia governor 's race ''. www.bizjournals.com. Atlanta Business Chronicle. Jump up ^ `` Joe Biden endorses Stacey Abrams for Georgia governor ''. The Associated Press. CBS News. June 20, 2018. Jump up ^ Doug Jones. `` Congrats @ staceyabrams -- ca n't wait to see you and all the Georgia Dems on Thursday ! Georgia is going to make history ! ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Tom Perriello. `` GA - Gov race = test case on whether some white Christians are rejecting Trump 's GOP. Unifier @ staceyabrams speaks powerfully of her faith vs Kemp who embraces unChristian rhetoric of hate and division. Recent shifts at Southern Baptist Covention may prove prophetic ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Jason Carter. `` Congratulations to @ staceyabrams -- I 'm excited to work for you and vote for you, and call you my Governor ! ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Williams, Dave ( June 13, 2018 ). `` Roy Barnes endorses Stacey Abrams for governor ''. www.bizjournals.com. Atlanta Business Chronicle. Jump up ^ Hanney, Adrianne ( July 16, 2018 ). `` Stacey Abrams picks up Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ' endorsement ''. WXIA. 11alive.com. ^ Jump up to : Stacey Abrams. `` Last week, I was honored to attend an event hosted by my friend, @ JohnLegend ( w / the brilliant @ KELLYROWLAND, @ kendrick38, @ TheCarlWeathers & iconic Olympian / activist @ DrJohnCarlos ). Proud to have their support in the fight for a govt. that hears our voices & reflects our values ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Stacey Abrams. `` Today, @ HillaryClinton endorsed our people - powered campaign to move Georgia forward. Thank you, Hillary Clinton, for your support and for helping us get out the vote before Tuesday 's election. United, we will win tomorrow -- and turn Georgia blue in November ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Joshua DuBois. `` The type of leader Georgia needs. @ staceyabrams ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Justin Fairfax. `` Georgia is going BLUE in 2018 ! @ TerryMcAuliffe & I headlined an event for dear friend & the next Governor of Georgia @ staceyabrams ! # TeamAbrams # WeRiseTogether ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Tom Perez. `` No matter who wins tonight 's GOP # gagov runoff, Georgia voters know that there 's only one candidate on the ballot who is going to fight for them and her name is @ staceyabrams. # ElectBlackWomen ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Holland Taylor. `` I am so thrilled by Stacey Abrams ' climb to a high level where we can all see her, welcome her, & cheer her on from wherever we are ! Georgia -- how exciting to have a new extraordinary leader in your midst ! ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Candidates - Black Economic Alliance ''. Black Economic Alliance. August 13, 2018. Jump up ^ Jim Dean ( June 3, 2017 ). `` Stacey Abrams Launches Campaign for Georgia Governor with Nationwide Grassroots Support ''. Democracy for America. Jump up ^ Morrow, Nick ( June 15, 2018 ). `` HRC Endorses Stacey Abrams for Georgia Governor Human Rights Campaign ''. Human Rights Campaign. Human Rights Campaign. Jump up ^ Donald Trump. `` Congratulations to Brian Kemp on your very big win in Georgia last night. Wow, 69 - 30, those are big numbers. Now go win against the open border, crime loving opponent that the Democrats have given you. She is weak on Vets, the Military and the 2nd Amendment. Win ! ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Mike Pence. `` Secretary of State @ BrianKempGA is a strong supporter of the # MAGA Agenda - jobs, public safety & 2nd amendment - and Brian Kemp will be a great Governor for Georgia ! He has my full endorsement. Look forward to campaigning with him this Saturday in Macon ! More details to come... '' Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Mike Pence to headline rally for Brian Kemp ''. www.gainesvilletimes.com. Jump up ^ `` Randy Evans on Twitter ''. Jump up ^ David Perdue. ``. @ BrianKempGA has my full support, and I 'm going to do all I can to help him get elected as our next Governor, and keep Georgia headed in the right direction ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Newt Gingrich. `` I endorse Brian Kemp for Governor of Georgia. Brian is proven conservative leader with plans to track and deport criminal illegals, dismantle gangs, and reform Georgia 's education system so students come first. He is ready to put his private sector experience to work for Georgians ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Brian Kemp. `` BREAKING : Congressman @ JodyHice Endorses Kemp for Governor ''. Twitter. ^ Jump up to : Bluestein, Greg ( August 25, 2017 ). `` Georgia 2018 : Hudgens, Dooley and Barr back Kemp in gov race ''. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Karen Handel. `` Congratulations to Brian Kemp on his nomination for Governor. It 's time to begin to unite our party and work toward victory in November. # gapol ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Barry Loudermilk. `` Congratulations @ BrianKempGA on your victory tonight ! Looking forward to working with you as our next Governor - to keep Georgia moving forward ! ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Nathan Deal. `` Together, we 'll continue to keep our state the best place in the country to live, work and raise a family. This November, join me in electing Brian the 83rd governor of Georgia. ( 2 / 2 ) ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ https://twitter.com/CaseyCagle/status/1021928349025951744. Missing or empty title = ( help ) Jump up ^ Elliot, Richard ( July 17, 2018 ). `` Former rival endorses Brian Kemp for governor ''. Jump up ^ `` Kemp endorsed by Dooleys, Clay Tippins rival as runoff enters final days ''. Jump up ^ `` Georgia Rep. David Clark To Lead Veterans For Kemp Coalition ''. Ammoland.com. June 7, 2018. Jump up ^ Brian Kemp. `` Proud to be endorsed by Commissioner @ nancy_jester - who has a record of backing law enforcement and fighting for government transparency. Together, we will put hardworking Georgians first ! # gapol # tcot # gafirst ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Jan Jones on Twitter ''. Jump up ^ Kemp for Governor ( September 27, 2017 ). `` Susan Holmes Backs Brian Kemp '' -- via YouTube. Jump up ^ `` REP. WES CANTRELL : BRIAN KEMP IS THE TRUSTED CANDIDATE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE ADVOCATES ''. June 28, 2018. Jump up ^ `` REP. SAM TEASLEY : BRIAN KEMP IS A CONSERVATIVE CHAMPION ''. June 28, 2018. Jump up ^ `` MEDIA ADVISORY : KEMP TO ROLL - OUT PLAN TO STOP AND DISMANTLE GANGS WITH COBB DA VIC REYNOLDS ''. April 9, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Georgia Mayors, Council Members Back Kemp for Governor ''. July 19, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` KEMP RACKS UP 25 ENDORSEMENTS AT GMA ''. June 28, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Brian Kemp ''. www.facebook.com. Jump up ^ `` Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation ''. www.facebook.com. Jump up ^ `` Erick Erickson on Twitter ''. Jump up ^ `` Georgia 2018 : Hudgens, Dooley and Barr back Kemp in gov race ''. Jump up ^ https://twitter.com/ralphreed/status/1021934286893666304. Retrieved 25 July 2018. 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Question: who is the republican running for governor in georgia
Answer: Brian Kemp, Secretary of State of Georgia