Georgia Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age38 years old (Jan 17, 1988)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Georgia (A.B.)
Notable personal detailsJoshua Ivan McLaurin is a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate representing District 14 (north Fulton County), in office since January 2023, after serving two terms in the Georgia House of Representatives (2019–2023). He is an attorney and a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia in 2026. He was raised in Cobb County and is a University of Georgia graduate; he also earned a J.D. from Yale University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reversing large corporate tax breaks and using state resources to fund healthcare, childcare, and other public services; opposes recent Republican-led income tax cuts and criticizes tariff policies that act as taxes on consumers. Advocates policies aimed at benefiting working people rather than corporations.
Healthcare
Supports expanding health coverage in Georgia, including Medicaid expansion and policies to preserve or restore Affordable Care Act-related subsidies and lower insurance costs. Has sponsored or cosponsored state legislation aimed at expanding coverage and reducing health insurance costs for Georgians.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigrant protections and has publicly challenged aggressive enforcement actions while opposing additional punitive state immigration measures; emphasizes keeping legal processes and access to counsel for immigrants. His public statements focus on defending due process for individuals facing deportation and criticizing unnecessary state-level immigration expansion.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restoring reproductive freedom in Georgia and opposes the state's six-week abortion ban; has advocated for codifying protections for reproductive care including access to IVF.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun safety measures and has backed legislation intended to restrict firearm access in specific circumstances (for example, limiting access for those committing family violence) while advocating for expanded safety-focused policies. Emphasizes passage of popular gun-safety reforms as part of a broader policy agenda.
News
Josh McLaurin is in the news as one of the remaining candidates in Georgia’s lieutenant governor runoff, with a debate scheduled ahead of the election. Earlier coverage noted that he was part of a crowded 10-candidate race for the office. The latest reporting does not give final results, so the main development is that his campaign is now in the runoff stage.
Georgia runoff debates offer voters a final look at top candidates
10 compete to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor
Live results will be posted here as Savannah area precincts report
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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