Illinois
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This state page last updated: January 15, 2026
Governor
[ Brian Kemp (R)* - Term-Limited in 2026. ]
Chris Carr (R) - Attorney General & Ex-State Economic Development Commissioner
Clark Dean (R) - Commercial Real Estate Executive
Drew Ferguson (R) - Congressman, Ex-West Point Mayor & Dentist
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) - Ex-Congresswoman & Businesswoman
Tyler Harper (R) - State Agriculture Commissioner, Ex-State Sen. & Farmer
Burt Jones (R) - Lt Governor, State Sen. & Businessman
Marty Kemp (R) - First Lady & Businesswoman
Kelly Loeffler (R) - US SBA Administrator, Ex-US Senator, Businesswoman & Philanthropist
Brad Raffensperger (R) - Secretary of State, Ex-State Rep., Businessman & Engineer
Austin Scott (R) - Congressman, Ex-State Rep. & Businessman
Ken Yasger (R) - Bartender, Afghan War Veteran, '20 US Rep Candidate & '22 St Sen Candidate
Annie Andrews (D) - Retired Navy Rear Admiral,
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) - Ex-Atlanta Mayor, Ex-Atlanta City Councilwoman & Attorney
Charles Brewer (D) - Businessman & Real Estate Developer
Olu Brown (D) - Pastor & Businessman
Geoff Duncan (D) - Ex-Lt Governor, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Republican
Jason Esteves (D) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-Atlanta School Board Member & Attorney
Derrick Jackson (D) - State Rep., Corporate Manager, Retired Navy Officer & '22 Lt Gov Candidate
Jen Jordan (D) - Ex-State Sen., Attorney & '22 Atty Gen Nominee
Ruwa Romman (D) - State Rep. & Consultant
Michael Russell (D) - Businessman
Mike Thurmond (D) - Ex-DeKalb County CEO, Ex-Labor Commissioner, Ex-St Rep & Attorney/p>
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.
Lieutenant Governor
[ Burt Jones (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]
Brandon Beach (R) - State Sen. & Ex-Alpharetta City Councilman
David Clark (R) - State Rep., Businessman & Afghan War Veteran
Greg Dolezal (R) - State Sen. & Businessman
Houston Gaines (R) - State Rep. & Businessman
Steve Gooch (R) - State Senate Majority Leader & Ex-Lumpkin County Commissioner
Tyler Harper (R) - State Agriculture Commissioner, Ex-State Sen. & Farmer
John F. Kennedy (R) - State Senate President Pro Tem & Attorney
Takosha Swan (R) - State V.A. Bd Member, Iraq War Veteran & '18 St Rep Nominee
Blake Tillery (R) - State Sen., Ex-Toombs County Commissioner & Attorney
Jerry Timbs (R) - Retired Corrections Officer & '16 County Comm Candidate
Annie Andrews (D) - Retired Navy Rear Admiral, Ex-FAA Asst Administrator & Consultant
Barry Blount (D) - Ex-Americus Mayor & Banker
Seth Clark (D) - Ex-Macon-Bibb County Commissioner & Nonprofit Executive
Michael-Angelo James (D) - Waycross Mayor, Pastor & College Professor
Jonathan McCollar (D) - Statesboro Mayor & University Official
Josh McLaurin (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Lester Miller (D) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor, Ex-School Board President, Businessman & Attorney
J.B. Powell (D) - Ex-State Sen., Project Manager, Farmer & '10 Agriculture Comm Candidate
Michael Russell (D) - Businessman
Teresa Tomlinson (D) - Ex-Columbus Mayor, Attorney & '20 US Sen Candidate
Vince Williams (D) - Union City Mayor & Ex-National League of Cities President
Secretary of State
[ Brad Raffensperger (R)* - Not a candidate for re-election in 2026.]
Greg Dolezal (R) - State Sen. & Businessman
Tim Fleming (R) - State Rep, Ex-Gubernatorial Chief of Staff & Ex-Dept Sec of State
Vernon Jones (R) - Ex-State Rep., Ex-DeKalb County CEO, MAGA Activist & '22 US Rep Candidate
Kelvin King (R) - Construction Company Owner, USAF Veteran & '22 US Sen Candidate
Gabriel Sterling (R) - Ex-State Elections Officer & Ex-Sandy Springs City Counciman
Dana Barrett (D) - Fulton County Commissioner, Ex-Radio Show Host & Ex-Tech Executive
Adrian Consonery Jr (D) - Nonprpofit Executive & Jewelry Salesman
Rufus Davis (D) - Ex-Camilla Mayor, Consultant & Progressive Activist
Scott Holcomb (D) - State Rep., Attorney, Iraq/Afghan War Veteran & '06 Candidate
Cosby Johnson (D) - Brunswick Mayor
Michelle Cooper Kelly (D) - Ex-Marietta City Councilwoman & Corporate Safety Manager
Penny Brown Reynolds (D) - Ex-Fulton County Judge & Ex-USDA Official
Teresa Tomlinson (D) - Ex-Columbus Mayor, Attorney & '20 US Sen Candidate
Attorney General
[ Chris Carr (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]
Bill Cowsert (R) - State Sen. & Attorney
Brian Strickland (R) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Duke Groover (D) - Attorney
Wade Herring (D) - Attorney & '22 US Rep Nominee
Tanya Miller (D) - State Rep. & Attorney
Bob Trammell (D) - Ex-House Minority Leader & Attorney
Monique Walker (D) - State Court Judge
STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER
Tyler Harper (R)* - (Campaign Site)
LeMario Brown (D) - Ex-Fort Valley City Councilman, Businessman, Farmer & '22 Candidate
Handy Kennedy (D) - Farmer & Rancher
STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
John King (R)* - (Campaign Site)
David Greene (D) - Risk Management Executive & Ex-NFL Football Player
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D) - State Sen., Democratic Activist & '20 US Rep Candidate
STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Richard Woods (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Bethany Ballard (R) - State Rep., Political Consultant & GOP Activist
Mike Duncan (R) - Ex-Pike County School Superintendent & Education Company CEO
Andy Gibbs (R) - Valdosta City Councilman & Teacher
Scott Hilton (R) - State Rep. & Ex-Commercial Banker
Matt Jones (R) - State Education Dept Chief of Staff
Bubba Longgrear (R)- Candler County School Superintendent & Educator
Mesha Mainor (R) - Ex-State Rep., Physical Therapist & Ex-Democrat
Randell Trammell (R) - Education Nonprofit CEO & Author
Patty Bentley (D) - State Rep. & Ex-Taylor County Commissioner
Alisha Thomas Searcy (D) - Ex-State Rep., Educational Consultant & '22 Nominee
State LABOR COMMISSIONER
Barbara Rivera Holmes (R)* - (Campaign Site)
John Albers (R) - State Sen. & Businessman
Jason Moon (D) - Federal Employee & Ex-Congressional Aide
JD Rice (D) - Retired Valdosta Fire Chief & '19/'23 Mayor Candidate
Christian Wise Smith (D) - Ex-Atlanta Solicitor & Fulton County Prosecutor
STATE LEGISLATURE
State House - ( Republican Caucus - Democratic Caucus )
State Senate - ( Republican Caucus - Democratic Caucus )
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Jon Ossoff (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Kia Marie Legette (D) - Code Enforcement Officer
Reagan Box (R) - Horse Trainer & Ex-Missionary
Buddy Carter (R) - Congressman, Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Pooler Mayor
Christoph "La'Flare" Chapman (R) - Consultant
Christine Clement (R) - "Her Highness Empress Queen of the State of Loc Nation"
Mike Collins (R) - Congressman & Businessman
Derek Dooley (R) - College Football Coach & Attorney
Jonathan McColumn (R) - Retired Army Brigadier General, Pastor & '22 Candidate
Chelsae Pile (R) - Accounts Payable Agent & Realtor
Rick Temple (R) - Repairman & Ex-Paramedic
Al Bartell (I) - Management Consultant, USAF Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Courtney Branham (I)
DeVelle Jackson (I) - Field Engineer & Ex-Carpenter
SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Raphael Warnock (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Dantwan Watkins (D) - College Student & '24 US Rep Candidate
Rich McCormick (R) - Congressman & Physician
Chris Capparell (I) - '24 Pres Candidate
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
[ Buddy Carter (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Matt Day (R) - Construction Contractor & MAGA Activist
Pat Farrell (R) - Chatham County Commissioner & Farmer
Carter Infinger (R) - Bryan County Commission Chair & Sales Manager
Jim Kingston (R) - Insurance Broker & Son of Ex-US Rep Jack Kingston
Gee Monte (R) - Author
Brian Montgomery (R) - Retired Army Lt Colonel
Krista Penn (R) - Healthcare Administrator, Navy Reserve Commander & Afghan War Veteran
Kandiss Taylor (R) - School Counselor, '22 Gov Candidate & '20 US Sen Candidate
Eugene Yu (R) - Retired Businessman, Army Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Defonsio Daniels (D) - Security Instructor, USMC Veteran & '24 St Rep Nominee
Amanda Hollowell (D) - Political Organizer & Democratic Activist
Lisa James (D) - Ex-St Mary's City Councilwoman, Financial Advisor & '24 Mayor Candidate
Michael McCord (D)- Business Consultant
Dexter Newby (D) - Hinesville City Councilman, Substance Abuse Counselor & Retired Army Veteran
Joey Palimeno (D) - Veterinary Technician
Dylan Castillo (I) - Aircraft Mechanic
District 2
Sanford Bishop (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Danny Glover (D) - Political Consultant
Chuck Hand (R) - Construction Supt., MAGA Activist, Pardoned J6 Capitol Rioter & '24 Candidate
Brandon Daley (I)
District 3
Brian Jack (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Uloma Ekpete (R) - Frequent Candidate
Adrienne Buhacoff (D) - Social Worker & Life Coach
District 4
Hank Johnson (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Alex Robson (D) - School Assistant Principal & Teacher
Ben Truman (D) - Poltical Consultant, '20 County Comm Candidate & '14 St Sen Candidate
DISTRICT 5
Nikema Williams (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Arnetress Beatty (D) - Consumer Services Professional
Victor Hill (D) - Ex-Clayton County Sheriff & Felon
Andres Castro (D) - Software Engineer
District 6
District 7
Rich McCormick (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Eric Barfield (R) - Financial Executive
Haiden Moburg (D) - College Student
Case Norton (D) - TV Cameraman & Web Designer
District 8
Austin Scott (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Robert Allen-Lott (R)
Vince Watkins (R) - Disabled Person, Ex-Democrat & '24 Candidate
Jimmy Cooper (D) - Progressive Activist & Frequent Green Party Candidate
Courtney Driver (D) - Nonprofit Executive, USMC Veteran, Democratic Activist & '22 St Rep Nominee
Kelly Esti (D) - Businessman, Ex-Airline Employee & Community Activist
Justin Laster (D) - Ex-Correctional Officer & '24 Candidate
Justin Lucas (D) - Worth County School Board Member & Pastor
Roman Coley Davis (WI) - Chef & Afghan War Veteran
District 9
Andrew Clyde (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Sam Couvillon (R) - Gainesville Mayor & Insurance Benefits Consultant
Gregg Poole (R) - Hall County Commissioner, Pastor & Electrical Worker
Nick Alex (D) - Retired Banker
District 10
[ Mike Collins (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Paul Broun (R) - Ex-Congressman, Physician & Frequent Candidate
Houston Gaines (R) - State Rep.
Jody Hice (R) - Ex-Congressman, Pastor, Ex-Radio Show Host & '22 Sec of State Candidate
Pamela DeLancy (D) - Army Civilian Employee
Lexy Doherty (D) - Community Advocate
Joseph Morris (D) - Walnut Grove City Administrator & Navy Veteran
Dantwan Watkins (D) - College Student
District 11
Barry Loudermilk (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Mora (R) - Sales Executive & GOP Activist
Chris Harden (D) - Attorney & '16 Candidate
Ken Korcak (D)
Chase Laminack (D)
C. Dale Vines (D) - Businessman & Navy Veteran
Barry Wolfert (D) - Real Estate Broker
Natalie Richoz (I) - Disabled Nurse
District 12
Rick Allen (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Tori Branum (R) - Behavioral Therapist, Firearms Instructor & USMC Veteran
Robert Dixon (D) - Nonprofit Executive & Community Activist
Tracell Peace-Nichols (D) - Attorney & Ex-Probation Officer
Ceretta Smith (D) - Grovetown City Councilwoman, Retired Federal Employee & Army Veteran
Chris Stephens (D) - Self-Emplpyed & '20 County Comm Candidate
Bri Woodson (D) - Mental Health Counselor
District 13
David Scott (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Everton Blair (D) - Ex-Gwinnett County School Board Chair & '22 State Schools Supt Candidate
Jonathan Bonner (D) - Project Manager
Jasmine Clark (D) - State Rep. & Microbiology Scientist
Jeff Fauntleroy (D) - Pastor & Ex-Police Officer
Emanuel Jones (D) - State Sen., Auto Dealer, Electrical Engineer & Army Veteran
Heavenly Kimes (D) - Dentist & Reality Show Personality
Joe Lester (D) - Dentist
Ron McKenzie (D) - Attorney & Business Consultant
Carlos Moore (D) - Ex-Municipal Judge, Ex-National Bar Assoc President, Attorney & '11 St Sen Candidate
Pierre Whatley (D) - Financial Industry Consultant, Economist & Ex-Congressional Aide
Peter Bourne (R) - Financial Advisor & Retired Navy Veteran
Jonathan Chavez (R) - Medical Office Manager, Retired USAF Veteran & '22/'24 Nominee
Simeon Nunnally (R) - Businessman & Army Veteran
District 14
Filing: January 13, 2026 - PRIMARY: March 10, 2026 - RUNOFF: April 7, 2026
[ Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)* - Resigning January 5, 2026. ]
Star Black (R) - Businesswoman & Ex-FEMA Logistics Professional
Reagan Box (R) - Horse Trainer & Ex-Missionary
Beau Brown (R) - Risk Management Consultant & Realtor
James "Marty" Brown (R) - Firefighter/Paramedic & Businessman
Jared Craig (R) - Attorney
Eric Cunningham (R) - Sales Executive, Ex-Railroad Executive & '22 Candidate
Clay Fuller (R) - District Attorney, Air National Guard Officer & '20 Candidate
Tom Gray (R) - Pastor & '18 St Rep Candidate
Larry Hilley (R) - Self-Employed
Christian Hurd (R) - USMC Veteran
Trey Kelly (R) - Trade Association Executive & Ex-Fulton County GOP Chair
Nicky Lama (R) - Dalton City Councilman & Businessman
Colton Moore (R) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Auctioneer & MAGA Activist
Brian Stover (R) - Ex-Paulding County Commissioner & Businessman
Meg Strickland (R) - Travel Consultant
Jim Tully (R) - Ex-Congressional Aide & GOP Activist
Jenna Turnipseed (R) - Farmer & Army Veteran
Jim Davis (D) Retired Businessman
Shawn Harris (D) - Retired Army Brig General, Rancher & '24 Nominee
Jonathan Hobbs (D) - Attorney
Andrew Underwood (L) - '22 St Rep Candidate
Rob "Rush" Ruszkowski (I) - Businessman
Political Parties
Constitution
Party of Georgia (C)
Democratic Party of
Georgia (D)
Georgia Green Party (G)
Libertarian Party of Georgia (L)
Georgia Republican Party (R)
Socialist Workers Party (SWP)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
State News Sources
Americus Times Recorder
Athens
Banner-Herald
Athens Flagpole (Alternative)
Athens Red & Black (UGA)
Atlanta Black Star (African American)
Atlanta Business
Chronicle
Atlanta Daily World
(African American)
Atlanta Creative
Loafing (Alternative)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Magazine
Atlanta News First
Axios: Atlanta
Augusta Chronicle
Barnesville Herald-Gazette
Blackshear Times
Brantley Beacon
Capital B (African American)
Cartersville Daily Tribune
News
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
DeKalb County Champion
DeKalb News
Emanuel County Forest-Blade
Fayette County Citizen
Florida-Georgia Star (African American)
Georgia Asian Times
Georgia Voice (LGBT)
Gwinnett Daily Post
LaGrange Daily News
Macon Telegraph
Main Street News (Banks,
Jackson & Madison Counties)
Marietta Daily Journal
Mundo Hispanico / Mundo Now (Spanish)
Muscogee Muckraker
Newnan Times-Herald
El Nuevo Georgia (Spanish)
Oconee Enterprise
OGC News (Metro Atlanta)
Rome News-Tribune
Savannah Morning News
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Waycross Journal-Herald
Georgia Public Broadcasting (PBS & NPR)
WAGA TV-5 (FOX - Atlanta)
WANF TV-46 (CBS - Atlanta)
WKTB TV-23 (Telemundo - Atlanta)
WSB TV-2 (ABC - Atlanta)
WUVG TV-34 (Univision - Athens)
WXIA TV-11 (NBC - Atlanta)
WJCL TV-22 (ABC - Savannah)
WSAV TV-3 (NBC - Savannah)
WTGS TV-28 (FOX - Savannah)
WTOC TV-11 (CBS - Savannah)
WABE Radio (NPR - Atlanta)
WDUN Radio (North Georgia)