Results

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At G Ratings, we conducted a statewide public opinion survey to measure electoral preferences and the political climate ahead of the 2026 Georgia Governor General Election.

We surveyed adults aged 18 and older residing in Georgia who confirmed that they were registered to vote and intended to participate in the upcoming election.

In this study, we present the latest findings on voter preference for governor, voter preference for senate, political affiliation, the main issues facing Georgia, and the demographic profile of respondents.

The results show Keisha Lance Bottoms leading the governor race with 48.1%, followed closely by Rick Jackson with 45.9%.

General Election Preference for Governor

If the 2026 general election for Governor in Georgia were held today, respondents expressed the following voting preferences:

1. Keisha Lance Bottoms: 48.1%
2. Rick Jackson: 45.9%
3. Other or None: 6.0%

The results indicate a highly competitive race for governor in Georgia, with Keisha Lance Bottoms holding a narrow advantage over Rick Jackson. The close margin suggests that the contest could remain highly dynamic as the election cycle develops.

General Election Preference for Senate

At G Ratings, we also surveyed voter preference for the 2026 general election for Senate in Georgia. The results show Jon Ossoff ahead of Mike Collins.

1. Jon Ossoff: 51.4%
2. Mike Collins: 43.1%
3. Other or None: 5.5%

These findings suggest that Jon Ossoff begins the race with a measurable advantage, while Mike Collins remains the main challenger among the listed candidates.

Political Affiliation of Respondents

At G Ratings, we measured the political affiliation of survey participants. The results show a Democratic-leaning electorate, followed closely by Republican respondents and a relevant independent or other segment.

1. Democratic affiliation: 40.2%
2. Republican affiliation: 37.8%
3. Independent or other affiliation: 22.0%

This distribution provides context for understanding voter preferences and the broader political environment in Georgia ahead of the 2026 election.

Main Issues Facing Georgia

We surveyed respondents about what they consider the most important issue facing Georgia today. The results show that the economy is the leading concern among voters.

1. Economy, jobs, inflation, and taxes: 35.6%
2. Foreign policy: 10.8%
3. State of democracy: 10.3%
4. Healthcare: 9.9%
5. Immigration: 8.5%
6. Crime: 7.5%
7. Education: 6.9%
8. Abortion access: 6.5%
9. Something else: 4.0%

The findings suggest that economic pressure, foreign policy, democratic stability, healthcare, and immigration are shaping voter priorities as Georgia moves closer to the 2026 election.

Demographic Profile of the Survey

The survey included a demographic profile across gender, age, and ethnicity.

By gender, respondents were distributed as follows:

1. Female: 50.3%
2. Male: 45.1%
3. Other: 4.6%

By age group, respondents were distributed as follows:

1. 18–29 years: 18.8%
2. 30–39 years: 20.5%
3. 40–49 years: 15.5%
4. 50–59 years: 21.9%
5. 60–69 years: 17.6%
6. 70 years or older: 5.7%

By ethnicity, the survey recorded the following composition:

1. White or Caucasian: 58.5%
2. Black or African American: 30.3%
3. Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
4. Asian: 3.5%
5. Other or multiple races: 2.6%

Methodology

At G Ratings, we conducted this survey among 950 complete questionnaires from adults aged 18 and older residing in Georgia.

Fieldwork was conducted between July 10 and July 15, 2026. During this period, participants confirmed that they were registered to vote and intended to participate in the upcoming election.

The study used a non-probability sample design, balanced by relevant demographic and geographic variables, including gender, age group, region, education level, and ethnicity.

This process employed Odysseus, a technological platform developed by G Ratings by GobernArte S.C., incorporating algorithmic models designed to ensure a distribution consistent with reference population parameters.

Data collection was conducted through self-administered digital questionnaires accessible on mobile devices and computers. The survey was administered in English.

For a sample size of 950 questionnaires, the theoretical margin of error is estimated between ±3.5% and ±5%, assuming a 95% confidence level and simple random sampling. Because this study uses a non-probability design, the margin of error should be interpreted as an approximate statistical reference rather than an exact estimate of total study error.

The completion rate was approximately 50%, based on eligible individuals who initiated the digital questionnaire.

G Ratings compares the demographic composition of the sample, including gender, age group, region, education level, and ethnicity, against Georgia’s active voter file published by the Georgia Secretary of State and U.S. Census Bureau parameters for the citizen voting-age population.

G Ratings adhered to current United States legislation regarding the protection, privacy, and confidentiality of personal data. All information provided by participants was treated anonymously and used exclusively for statistical research and public opinion analysis.

This survey was commissioned, conducted, funded, and analyzed by G Ratings, a company incorporated in the state of Florida, USA, solely for informational purposes and was neither commissioned nor funded by any candidate, political campaign, or political party.