Democrats Win Georgia Statewide

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - Democrats achieved a historic sweep in Georgia on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, winning every statewide race during the midterm elections. This outcome ended decades of Republican dominance across the state's top political offices, marking a significant shift in Georgia's political landscape.

Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican businessman Rick Jackson in the Georgia governor's race, securing a Democratic flip for the governorship. Democrats also defeated several Republican incumbents in other statewide contests, flipping offices up and down the ballot. These victories put the state House in play for Democrats, threatening the GOP's grip on the legislative body.

The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, along with other statewide races, took place on November 3, 2026. Record voter turnout preceded the results, with more than 2.8 million people casting early ballots in the state. This "blue wave" represented a historic political upheaval, ending a long period of Republican control.

While Democrats secured all statewide offices, Republicans appeared to maintain control of the state Senate. This result establishes a divided government, with Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms leading the executive branch alongside a Republican-controlled Senate. The sweep reshapes Georgia's political map.