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Republican
Chris Carr
Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
$965.4K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney General
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age54 years old (Feb 8, 1972)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Georgia, Terry College of Business
Notable personal detailsChristopher Michael Carr is an American lawyer and Republican politician who has served as Georgia’s attorney general since 2016. He previously served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (2013–2016) and as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Carr began his career in the private sector with Georgia-Pacific, practiced law at Alston & Bird in Atlanta, and later worked as vice president and general counsel for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. He earned business and law degrees from the University of Georgia.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes for families and businesses, using strategic tax incentives to promote private-sector growth, and reducing regulations and waste through measures like zero-based budgeting. Emphasizes conservative fiscal leadership to expand jobs and economic competitiveness rather than expanding government spending.
Healthcare
The candidate opposes full Medicaid expansion in Georgia and supports the state’s Georgia Pathways program with work and activity requirements as an alternative. He has supported state-level measures to protect people with preexisting conditions through state legislation rather than relying on the Affordable Care Act and has litigated to preserve Georgia’s Pathways approach. His statements emphasize limiting large tax increases and allowing state-designed programs instead of broad Medicaid expansion.
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Immigration & Border
Chris Carr has repeatedly supported strict enforcement-first immigration policies, suing the Biden administration over asylum-procedure changes and the termination of Title 42, criticizing policies he says limit deportations, and leading/co-signing multistate efforts calling for detention and expanded removals of certain noncitizens. He has framed these actions as necessary to secure the border, reduce illegal crossings, and protect public safety.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports and has defended strict abortion restrictions in Georgia, seeking to uphold the state’s six‑week ban and arguing there is no state constitutional privacy right to end an unborn child’s life. Has joined legal actions aligned with anti‑abortion positions.
Climate & Energy
Chris Carr has repeatedly opposed federal climate and emissions regulations and led legal challenges against EPA and SEC rules; he has called for increased domestic energy production and emphasized reliable, affordable energy for Georgia. His actions prioritize protecting fossil fuel industries and limiting regulatory requirements on businesses while framing federal climate mandates as harmful to the state economy.
Public Safety & Guns
Chris Carr, as Georgia Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate, has defended broad Second Amendment rights, challenged local firearm restrictions as preempted by state law, and joined multistate actions opposing limits on magazines and other gun regulations. He has supported law enforcement and enforcement of existing state gun laws while expressing support for expanding carry rights for young adults as a candidate.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 1, 2026
Chris Carr is in the news because he is running for Georgia governor in the 2026 Republican primary. Recent reports say he endorsed healthcare CEO Rick Jackson, who advanced to the Republican runoff against Burt Jones after Carr finished behind the top two finishers. Carr had previously entered the governor’s race instead of seeking reelection as attorney general.
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Articles
ABAthens Banner-Herald5 days ago
Chris Carr endorses Rick Jackson in Georgia governor race 2026
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AAL.com13 days ago
Georgia voters cast ballots in high-stakes races: GOP looks to take back Senate seat, reclaim Congress
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TAThe Associated Press13 days ago
Georgia primary could be the starting gun for Democratic and Republican runoffs
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BNBreitbart News Network14 days ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primaries
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Polls
Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
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