Who's running for office? Georgia candidates announce 2026 bids

The 2026 elections are more than a year away, but campaign announcement season in Georgia is in full swing, as candidates seek to secure a position under the Peach State’s iconic Gold Dome.

State Rep. Derrick Jackson, a Tyrone Democrat, has become the latest candidate to launch a bid for governor, unveiling a campaign Friday that highlighted his military service, business experience and focus on advocating for Georgia residents’ civil rights.

“When I see something that’s not right, that’s not fair, that’s unjust, I have a moral obligation as an elected official,” he said in an interview with the Georgia Recorder, citing a conversation he had with the late civil rights icon and long-time Georgia Congressman John Lewis that inspired him to run for governor. “I realized we are in a political season right now where I need to do more.”

He said he hopes to implement policies that would benefit working families in Georgia, including a $20 minimum wage and eliminating state taxes for teachers, nurses, military veterans and senior citizens.


https://georgiarecorder.com/2025/06/07/2026-comes-early-as-candidates-announce-bids-for-top-spots/