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Republican
Brad Raffensperger
Republican candidate for Governor in Georgia
Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
$1.5M
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
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Brad Raffensperger is trading at 0% to win the Georgia Republican Governor nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSecretary of State
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age71 years old (May 18, 1955)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationWestern University (B.S., Civil Engineering)
Notable personal detailsBradford Jay Raffensperger is an American politician, engineer, and business owner who has served as Georgia’s Secretary of State since January 2019. He previously served on the Johns Creek City Council and represented District 50 in the Georgia House of Representatives. He has a civil engineering degree from Western University and an MBA from Georgia State University, and has led engineering and specialty contracting businesses in Georgia.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports tax relief focused on property taxes: capping annual property-tax growth tied to inflation and implementing exemptions or reductions for seniors while emphasizing making Georgia more affordable and returning dollars to residents. Policy proposals prioritize limiting property tax increases and protecting funding for schools and public safety while reducing tax burdens on homeowners. The position centers on targeted tax cuts rather than broad tax-raising measures.
Healthcare
Supports reducing government involvement and lowering costs for Georgians through tax cuts and regulatory reform rather than expanding government-run health programs. Emphasizes market-oriented approaches and cutting bureaucracy to improve affordability and access. No campaign material on the site endorses Medicaid expansion or single-payer solutions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and state-level measures to address what he calls a border crisis while advocating election-related verification tied to immigration status; has also urged consideration of asylum claims for vulnerable Afghan Christians. His public actions emphasize securing borders and improving systems to verify citizenship for voter registration, alongside selective humanitarian requests for asylum review.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
As a Georgia state legislator, Brad Raffensperger authored a personhood amendment and sponsored legislation aligned with recognizing legal rights at fertilization; he has been described as opposing abortion with no exceptions. His record includes sponsorship of bills promoted by anti-abortion groups and endorsements from anti-abortion organizations.
Public Safety & Guns
Brad Raffensperger expresses support for Second Amendment rights and frames public safety as a priority in his campaign, endorsing stricter school-safety policies while positioning himself as a conservative on related issues. During his time in the Georgia legislature he was connected with discussions of campus-carry measures, and campaign materials have touted pro-gun ratings.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 13, 2026
Brad Raffensperger’s bid for Georgia governor has ended after he finished third in the Republican primary and missed the runoff. The latest reports say Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advanced, while Raffensperger was eliminated from the race. His campaign had been part of a crowded, heavily financed contest and drew attention because of his role in the 2020 election fight with Donald Trump.
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Articles
TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution28 days ago
Georgia GOP feud over Raffensperger’s governor bid takes another turn
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TGThe Gateway Pundit4 months ago
Dirty Brad Raffensperger Loses GOP Gubernatorial Primary in Peach Tree State Shellacking!
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TNThe New York Times4 months ago
Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff
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AAL.com4 months ago
Georgia voters cast ballots in high-stakes races: GOP looks to take back Senate seat, reclaim Congress
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Latest Polls
Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Brad Raffensperger currently averages 12.8%, ranking third in this race, 10.4 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 12.8%Position: thirdMargin: -10.4 ptsLatest poll: 16.0% (May 16 - 17)Polls included: 17
Average recalculated from polls through May 16 - 17.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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