Georgia
Electoral Votes: 16
Population: 11,883,304
2024 Turnout: 72.9%
2020 Turnout: 66.2%
Cook PVI: R+1
Senate Rating: Likely D
Governor Rating: Likely D
Federal Government:
Senate
| Senate | Raphael Warnock (D) | Jon Ossoff* (D) |
House
| Buddy Carter* (R) | Georgia’s 1st |
| Sanford Bishop* (D) | Georgia’s 2nd |
| Brian Jack* (R) | Georgia’s 3rd |
| Hank Johnson* (D) | Georgia’s 4th |
| Nikema Williams* (D) | Georgia’s 5th |
| Lucy McBath* (D) | Georgia’s 6th |
| Rich McCormick* (R) | Georgia’s 7th |
| Austin Scott* (R) | Georgia’s 8th |
| Andrew Clyde* (R) | Georgia’s 9th |
| Mike Collins* (R) | Georgia’s 10th |
| Barry Loudermilk* (R) | Georgia’s 11th |
| Rick W. Allen* (R) | Georgia’s 12th |
| David Scott* (D) | Georgia’s 13th |
| Vacant* (As of Jan 5) | Georgia’s 14th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Brian Kempt* (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 33R* | 23D* |
| State House | 100R* | 80D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Georgia remains deeply competitive after recent elections flipped it several times; Republicans currently hold the state in federal races but margins are slim. The 2026 Senate and gubernatorial contests are expected to be major battlegrounds, with both parties investing heavy finance into campaigns throughout the state. Culturally, Georgia straddles traditional Southern conservative values and more progressive urban centers like Atlanta, leading to lively debates on education, voting access, and economic policy. Black voter turnout and suburban moderates will again be crucial to Democrats maintaining their Senate seat.
