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Josh McLaurin

Josh McLaurin

Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Georgia

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Josh McLaurin is trading at 51% to win the Georgia Lieutenant Governor winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

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), having assumed office in January 2023 after serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023. He is an attorney and a University of Georgia “Double Dawg” graduate, and he earned a J.D. from Yale Law School. McLaurin launched a campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia in the 2026 cycle.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

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.

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Georgia Lieutenant Governor winner?

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Josh McLaurin is now the front-runner for Georgia lieutenant governor with 51% odds, ahead by 3.0 points.

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Latest News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Josh McLaurin has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia lieutenant governor after defeating Nabilah Parkes in the party runoff. He will face Republican Greg Dolezal in the November general election. The race is drawing attention because the lieutenant governor leads the state Senate and can serve as governor when needed.

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ACAugusta Chronicle3 months ago

What are you voting for in Georgia in November? See what's on the ballot

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SMSavannah Morning News3 months ago

Georgia runoff sets Dolezal vs. McLaurin for lt. gov. election

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ABAthens Banner-Herald3 months ago

Georgia runoff debates offer voters a final look at top candidates

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TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 months ago

Who is running in the June 16 election

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