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2026 Georgia gubernatorial race enters final weekend

Overview

The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race has become increasingly contentious as Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican nominee Rick Jackson navigate controversies regarding business ethics, election security, and debate participation. In August, Jackson faced scrutiny when Avant Healthcare Professionals, part of his business empire, reached a $3 million settlement with 5,219 immigrant nurses alleging underpayment and restrictive contracts. While Avant denied wrongdoing, the incident highlighted a tension between Jackson’s strict immigration platform and his business’s reliance on foreign healthcare workers. In response to campaign pressure, Jackson pledged to end his company’s state healthcare contracting by the end of 2026 and introduced an affordability agenda, including proposals to halve the state income tax.

Bottoms countered with an economic platform advocating for the removal of taxes on essential items like diapers, baby formula, and feminine hygiene products, alongside her proposal to allow local governments to waive grocery taxes. She has also pledged to pursue Medicaid expansion and support for rural farmers.

As the November 3 election approaches, the race is considered a toss-up by the Cook Political Report. Following the conclusion of early voting, polling indicates the race is currently deadlocked within the margin of error. Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive, has invested approximately $220 million in his campaign, much of it directed toward television advertising. During a rally in Smyrna, Jackson called for building on the legacy of Brian Kemp and criticized Bottoms regarding her tenure as Mayor of Atlanta. Meanwhile, Bottoms campaigned in Fulton County alongside former Vice President Kamala Harris. As of late October, nearly 2.4 million ballots had been cast, with data suggesting young and nonwhite voters are participating at a faster rate than in previous years.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms · Rick Jackson · Georgia · Donald Trump · Brian Kemp

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Georgia gubernatorial race enters final weekend as polling shows deadlock

    Georgia gubernatorial candidates Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms enter the final weekend of campaigning amid deadlocked polling and the conclusion of statewide early voting.

  2. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigns for Georgia governorship

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is campaigning in Georgia, focusing on rural support and addressing Republican criticisms of her tenure as Atlanta mayor.

  3. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Rick Jackson and Donald Trump rally in Georgia ahead of midterms

    Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson joined Donald Trump at a rally in Perry, Georgia, to energize voters for the upcoming midterm elections against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

  4. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign scheduled for Atlanta rally

    Former President Barack Obama will join Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senator Jon Ossoff for an Atlanta rally in late October to support her gubernatorial campaign.

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Georgia election officials and candidates navigate Trump influence

    GOP gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson will skip a Trump rally in Macon to campaign in suburban Atlanta, while Georgia election officials defend voting integrity against renewed claims of fraud.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigns in Georgia for governor

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms visited Tifton, Georgia, to discuss infrastructure, healthcare, and economic issues as she campaigns for the state's governorship.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Georgia 2026 midterm elections feature key gubernatorial and legislative races

    Georgia's 2026 midterm elections feature a key gubernatorial race between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson, alongside critical contests for the state legislature and superintendent of schools.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Georgia gubernatorial candidates Bottoms and Jackson campaign during early voting

    Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson face off in the 2026 Georgia election as early voting begins, featuring high-profile rallies and endorsements.

  9. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Georgia gubernatorial debate features empty lectern as Rick Jackson skips event

    Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms faced an empty lectern at a Georgia gubernatorial debate after Republican Rick Jackson declined to participate, marking a historic absence for the Atlanta Press Club.

  10. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Georgia gubernatorial candidates debate federal cuts and Trump influence

    Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson debated policy, with Jackson focusing on job training over federal disputes and signaling a strategic distance from Donald Trump.

  11. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Keisha Lance Bottoms outlines Georgia gubernatorial platform

    Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is campaigning for Georgia Governor, proposing grocery tax relief and tax eliminations on essential goods like baby formula and diapers.

  12. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Georgia governor candidates focus on agricultural policy

    Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms have presented competing agricultural platforms in the Georgia governor race, focusing on tax relief, cooperatives, and rising supply costs.

  13. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes Georgia grocery tax cuts

    Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms proposed a plan to allow cities and counties to eliminate or suspend local sales taxes on groceries to combat rising living costs.

  14. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Georgia gubernatorial candidates debate election security

    Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson are clashing over election security and the potential use of the National Guard to monitor upcoming votes.

  15. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Rick Jackson's healthcare company settles immigrant nurse lawsuit for $3 million

    Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson faces scrutiny as his company, Avant Healthcare Professionals, settles a $3 million lawsuit with immigrant nurses over alleged underpayment and restrictive contracts

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Georgia gubernatorial candidates focus on healthcare affordability

    Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms are debating healthcare affordability and economic policy as Georgia's gubernatorial election approaches.

  17. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Rick Jackson outraises Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia governor race

    Republican Rick Jackson raised $6.1 million in recent filings for the Georgia governor's race, outpacing Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, who raised $3.1 million during the same period.

  18. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Rick Jackson spends $87 million on Georgia governor ad campaign

    Republican Rick Jackson pledged $87 million for a Georgia governor ad blitz, the race’s biggest spend, prompting Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms to criticize his state‑contract earnings and campaign tactics.

  19. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rick Jackson Gains Trump Endorsement Ahead of Georgia Governor Race

    Donald Trump endorsed Rick Jackson for Georgia governor, urging GOP unity, and promoted the $1,000 Trump Accounts program at a Wheeler High School event.

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