Georgia’s 2026 election is heating up.

Several candidates have already launched their campaigns, and more are considering runs.

The ballot will feature a U.S. Senate race, an open Georgia governor seat as Brian Kemp has served two terms and a full slate of congressional and state offices.

Here’s who has officially announced a run for some of the more noteworthy and competitive offices.

U.S. SENATE

Democrat: Jon Ossoff (incumbent).

Republicans: U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter , U.S. Rep. Mike Collins , Former football coach Derek Dooley

Note: Insurance Commissioner John King dropped out of the race on July 24 .

GOVERNOR

Democrats : Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms , former pastor Olu Brown , state Sen. Jason Esteves , state Rep. Derrick Jackson and former lab

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