2022 Georgia gubernatorial election
The 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Governor of Georgia.
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Incumbent Republican Governor Brian Kemp is eligible to seek a second term in office; he has announced that he will run for re-election. He is facing a primary challenge from former Senator David Perdue who was handpicked by Donald Trump after Kemp refused to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.[1] On April 16, 2021, former Democratic turned Republican state representative Vernon Jones declared his intention to challenge Kemp in the primary.[2]
On the Democratic side, Kemp faces a challenge from Stacey Abrams, former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives and founder of Fair Fight Action who was defeated by Kemp in the general election in 2018. Abrams declared her intention to seek the Democratic nomination again on December 1, 2021. Should she face Kemp again, it would be Georgia's first gubernatorial rematch since 1950.[3]
Libertarian Shane T Hazel, most recently nominee for US Senate in 2020, has also declared that he will run.[4] Independent Al Bartell has filed paperwork.[5]
Republican primary
Declared
- Catherine Davis[6]
- Jonathan Garcia, activist[7][8]
- Vernon Jones, former state representative (1993–2001, 2017–2021, Democratic until 2020) and CEO of DeKalb County (2001–2009)[2]
- Brian Kemp, incumbent governor (2019–present)[8][9]
- David Perdue, former U.S. Senator from Georgia (2015–2021)[10][11][12][13]
- Kandiss Taylor, educator and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020[14]
Potential
- Ames Barnett, businessman and former mayor of Washington[16][17]
Declined
- Doug Collins, former U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district (2013–2021) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020[18][19]
- Herschel Walker, former American football player (running for U.S. Senate)[20]
Endorsements
- Former Executive Branch officials
- Michael Flynn, 25th United States National Security Advisor (2017) and former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012–2014)[21]
- Local officials
- Rudy Giuliani, 107th Mayor of New York City (1994–2001) and 3rd United States Associate Attorney General (1981–1983) [22]
- Bernard Kerik, 40th Commissioner of the New York Police Department (2000–2001) and Minister of Interior of Iraq (2003)[23]
Wendy Rogers, member of the Arizona Senate from the 6th district (2021-present)(withdrawn)[24][25]
- Individuals
- Travis Tritt, American country music singer, songwriter, and actor[26]
- State officials
- Chris Carr, Attorney General of Georgia (2016–present)[27]
- Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (2018–present)[28]
- Organizations
- Former Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[30]
Graphical summary
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Jonathan Garcia |
Brian Kemp |
Vernon Jones |
David Perdue |
Kandiss Taylor |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrizo Lee (R)[upper-alpha 1] | December 7-9, 2021 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.4% | <1% | 32% | 9% | 46% | 2% | – | 11% |
| InsiderAdvantage (R) | December 6, 2021 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | – | 41% | 11% | 22% | 4% | – | 23% |
| American Viewpoint (R)[upper-alpha 2] | December 1–6, 2021 | 1,050 (LV) | ± 3.0% | – | 54% | 12% | 22% | – | 3% | 7% |
| The Trafalgar Group (R) | September 2–4, 2021 | 1,076 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 1% | 48% | 25% | – | 7% | – | 19% |
| Fabrizio Lee (R)[upper-alpha 3] | August 11–12, 2021 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | <1% | 41% | 19% | 16% | 3% | – | 20% |
- Runoff polling
- Doug Collins vs. Brian Kemp
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Doug Collins |
Brian Kemp |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Business School | December 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 | 209 (LV) | ± 7.0% | 29% | 48% | 23% |
| The Trafalgar Group (R) | December 25–27, 2020 | – (LV) | – | 53% | 32% | 16% |
- Marjorie Taylor Greene vs. Brian Kemp
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Marjorie Taylor Greene |
Brian Kemp |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Business School | December 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 | 209 (LV) | ± 7.0% | 14% | 60% | 26% |
- Brian Kemp vs. David Perdue
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Brian Kemp |
David Perdue |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrizio Lee (R)[upper-alpha 4] | December 7–9, 2021 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 44% | 47% | 9% |
| Fabrizio Lee (R)[upper-alpha 3] | August 11–12, 2021 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 40% | 14% |
- Brian Kemp vs. Herschel Walker
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Brian Kemp |
Herschel Walker |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Business School | December 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 | 209 (LV) | ± 7.0% | 50% | 25% | 25% |
Democratic primary
Declared
- Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives (2011–2017) and nominee for governor in 2018[3][31]
Potential
- John Barrow, former U.S. Representative for Georgia's 12th congressional district (2005–2015) and nominee for Georgia Secretary of State in 2018[33]
- Van R. Johnson, Mayor of Savannah (2020–present)[33]
- Mike Thurmond, CEO of DeKalb County (2017–present), former state representative (1987–1993) and nominee for U.S Senate in 2010[33]
Declined
- Kasim Reed, former Mayor of Atlanta (2010–2018) (ran for mayor)[34][35]
Endorsements
- Executive Branch Officials
- Hillary Clinton, 67th Secretary of State (2009–2013), U.S. Senator from New York (2001–2009), First Lady of the United States (1993–2001), Candidate for President of the United States in 2008 and 2016.[36]
- Sally Yates, acting United States Attorney General (2017), Deputy United States Attorney General (2015–2017)[37]
- U.S. Senators
- Jeff Merkley, U.S. Senator from Oregon (2009–present), member of the Oregon House of Representatives (1999–2009) [38]
- Jon Ossoff, U.S. Senator from Georgia (2021–present)
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator from New York (2009–present)[39]
- Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator from Georgia (2021–present)[40]
- U.S. Representatives
- Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative from Washington's 7th congressional district (2017–present), member of the Washington State Senate (2015–2016), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (2021–present) [41]
- Nikema Williams, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 5th congressional district (2021–present), member of the Georgia State Senate (2017–2021), Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia (2019–present)[42]
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative from California's 15th congressional district (2013–present), and candidate for President of the United States in 2020 [43]
- State Legislators
- Rebecca Mitchell, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (2021–present) [44]
- Matthew Wilson, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (2019–present) and candidate for Insurance Commissioner in 2022[45]
- Jennifer McClellan, member of the Virginia Senate (2017–present), member of the Virginia House of Delegates (2006–2017), and candidate for Governor of Virginia in 2021[46]
- Anna Eskamani, member of the Florida House of Representatives (2018–present) [47]
- Muncipal Officials
- Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego (2020–present; 2013–2014), member of the California State Assembly (2016–2020), President of the San Diego City Council (2012–2014), and member of the San Diego City Council (2008–2016) [48]
- Organizations
- Individuals
- Martin Luther King III, civil rights activist and son of Martin Luther King Jr. [50]
- Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–present)[51]
- Kerry Washington, actress [52]
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Shane T. Hazel, radio host, Republican candidate for Georgia's 7th congressional district in 2018, and Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020[4]
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Al Bartell, businessman, U.S. Air Force veteran, and perennial candidate[5]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[53] | Tossup | December 1, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[54] | Battleground | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[55] | Tossup | September 15, 2021 |
Polling
- Vernon Jones vs. Stacey Abrams
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Vernon Jones (R) |
Stacey Abrams (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield & Wilton Strategies | November 9, 2021 | 753 (RV) | ± 3.6% | 37% | 42% | 2% | 12% |
| 733 (LV) | 40% | 45% | 2% | 9% |
- Brian Kemp vs. Stacey Abrams
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Brian Kemp (R) |
Stacey Abrams (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield & Wilton Strategies | November 9, 2021 | 753 (RV) | ± 3.6% | 44% | 41% | 3% | 6% |
| 733 (LV) | 47% | 44% | 3% | 4% | |||
| UNLV Business School | December 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 | 550 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 44% | 40% | – | 16% |
- Doug Collins vs. Stacey Abrams
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Doug Collins (R) |
Stacey Abrams (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Business School | December 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 | 550 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 44% | 42% | 14% |
- Marjorie Taylor Greene vs. Stacey Abrams
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) |
Stacey Abrams (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Business School | December 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 | 550 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 42% | 16% |
- Herschel Walker vs. Stacey Abrams
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Herschel Walker (R) |
Stacey Abrams (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Business School | December 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 | 550 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 43% | 41% | 16% |
Notes
- The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by Perdue's campaign
- This poll was sponsored by Kemp's campaign
- This poll was sponsored by Save America PAC
- This poll was sponsored by Perdue's campaign
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External links
- Official campaign websites


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