Georgia Republican Secretary of State nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Council Member
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age55 years old (Nov 14, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundElections official
EducationUniversity of Georgia (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsRobert Gabriel Sterling is a Georgia elections official and Republican politician who served as chief operating officer in the Georgia Secretary of State’s office and previously served on the Sandy Springs City Council. He became widely known nationally for public statements countering false claims of election fraud following the 2020 election. He attended Riverwood International Charter School and earned a B.A. from the University of Georgia.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate has expressed support for limiting tax increases and maintaining existing local tax rates, and has emphasized pro-business and fiscally cautious positions in local government roles. Public statements indicate a preference for keeping tax rates stable to avoid raising taxes.
News
Gabriel Sterling is in the news as a Republican candidate in Georgia’s secretary of state runoff, with debates scheduled ahead of the June 16 election. Recent coverage also centers on Georgia election administration, including a court ruling that lets Fulton County reject GOP election board nominees and a delay in replacing Dominion voting machines until 2028. The broader picture is that election rules and voting systems remain a major issue in the race.
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