Georgia politics
Lean R — 16 Electoral Votes

Georgia

New Sun Belt battleground — Jon Ossoff Senate up 2026, Brian Kemp governor, Atlanta suburbs driving competitiveness

Key Takeaways — Georgia
  • Trump won Georgia by +2.2 points in 2024 (50.7% vs. 48.5%) — a swing from Biden's razor-thin win in 2020
  • Jon Ossoff's Senate seat is on the 2026 ballot — rated Competitive and a key race for Senate control
  • Georgia has two Democratic senators and a Republican governor — evidence of exceptionally high candidate-quality sensitivity
  • The decisive battleground: Atlanta suburbs (Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb) which have trended strongly Democratic over the last decade
2024 Presidential
Trump +2.2
50.7% – 48.5%
Electoral Votes
16
Lean R
Senate 2026
Jon Ossoff
D incumbent — Competitive
Governor
Brian Kemp (R)
Atlanta
Senate Race 2026

Georgia has a Senate seat on the ballot in November 2026. Watch this race — it could determine Senate control. See latest polling →

2024 Presidential Election — Georgia

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +2.2. Margin: 2.2 pts.

Key Facts — Georgia

StateGeorgia (GA)
CapitalAtlanta
Population11.0M
Electoral Votes16
GovernorBrian Kemp (R)
Senator 1Jon Ossoff (D)
Senator 2Raphael Warnock (D)
Party LeanToss-up
2024 Trump50.7%
2024 Harris48.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Georgia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Georgia voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 50.7% versus Harris's 48.5%. The state has 16 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Georgia?

Georgia's two US senators are Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

Is there a Senate race in Georgia in 2026?

Yes, Georgia has a Senate seat on the ballot in the 2026 Midterm elections. With a party lean of "Toss-up", this race is considered competitive and could influence Senate control.

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