

Compare the candidates' live odds and polling averages. Updated .
| Candidate | Live odds | Poll average |
|---|---|---|
| 56% | 48.5% | |
| 43% | 44.0% |
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Georgia’s governor race is now set: Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic nominee and Rick Jackson is the Republican nominee. Jackson won the GOP runoff over Burt Jones with 52.65% of the vote. Recent coverage suggests the market should now focus on the general election matchup. The race is now fully set, which should reduce nomination uncertainty. The reported runoff result may slightly shift attention toward the general election matchup, but the overall partisan outlook remains unclear from these summaries.
Polling results and averages based on polls published between Apr 3, 2026 and Aug 17, 2026.


Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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