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Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
$1.5M
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundSecretary of State (Georgia)
EducationWestern University (B.E.Sc., Civil Engineering)
Notable personal detailsBradford Jay (Brad) Raffensperger is an American politician, engineer, and business owner who has served as Georgia’s 29th Secretary of State since January 2019, after being elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He previously served on the Johns Creek City Council and represented a district in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. He is associated with Tendon Systems, LLC and has also operated other engineering and construction-related businesses.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 14, 2026
Brad Raffensperger finished third in Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary and was eliminated from the runoff. Preliminary results show Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advancing instead, ending Raffensperger’s bid for the GOP nomination. He had entered the race as a crowded-field candidate and had been trailing in pre-election polling.
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Articles
TGThe Gateway Pundit2 months ago
Dirty Brad Raffensperger Loses GOP Gubernatorial Primary in Peach Tree State Shellacking!
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TNThe New York Times2 months ago
Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff
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AAL.com2 months ago
Georgia voters cast ballots in high-stakes races: GOP looks to take back Senate seat, reclaim Congress
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TAThe Associated Press2 months ago
Georgia primary could be the starting gun for Democratic and Republican runoffs
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Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
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