Georgia Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
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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Positions
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.
News
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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Endorsements
Endorsers of Josh McLaurin for Georgia Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee?
Stacey Abrams
Elected official
Stacey Abrams endorsed Josh McLaurin in the Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor.
Georgia's two U.S. senators
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Georgia's two U.S. senators endorsed Josh McLaurin for lieutenant governor.
March On PAC
Elected official
March On PAC endorsed Josh McLaurin for Georgia lieutenant governor.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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