Primary Elections
Georgia Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Georgia ahead of the 2026 general election.
May 19, 2026
Primary Date
July 7, 2026
Runoff / RCV
March 2026
Filing Deadline
Very High — Senate and governo
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Jon Ossoff (D) up — major target for Republicans |
| Governor | Brian Kemp (R) term-limited — open seat |
| U.S. House | GA-6, GA-7, GA-14 (MTG primary?) competitive |
2026 Primary Overview
Georgia holds primaries with runoffs if no candidate clears 50%. The Ossoff Senate seat is a top Republican target. Governor Kemp is term-limited, creating a competitive Republican primary for the open seat. Marjorie Taylor Greene may face a serious primary challenge in GA-14.