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Richard Wright

Richard Wright

Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Georgia

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$63.3KJUN 17, 2026

Candidate Overview

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

Current roleCertified public accountant (CPA)

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

LocationGeorgia

BackgroundCertified public accountant (CPA)

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Notable personal detailsRichard N. Wright is a Georgia Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor (2026) and describes himself as a moderate Democrat. He is a certified public accountant and business owner, and has presented an entrepreneurial and financial-professional background as central to his candidacy.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid and programs to strengthen rural hospitals and medical outreach; frames healthcare access as a priority for working families and rural communities. Policy platform emphasizes Medicaid expansion and initiatives to support rural area hospitals and medical professional outreach programs.

Immigration & Border

The candidate’s campaign materials state support for “strategic immigration policies” as part of economic empowerment but provide no specific policy proposals or details on enforcement, asylum, or pathways to legalization. Publicly available statements on the campaign site are vague and do not clearly align with either an enforcement-first or expansionist immigration stance.

Latest News

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Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Richard Wright is in the news as one of the remaining candidates in Georgia’s lieutenant governor runoff. He is set to take part in a televised and livestreamed debate ahead of the election. The coverage mainly highlights the upcoming debate schedule rather than any new policy announcement or controversy.

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ABAthens Banner-Herald3 months ago

Georgia runoff debates offer voters a final look at top candidates

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