ATLANTA, GA — Georgia’s 2026 midterm elections delivered a major political shift Tuesday, November 3, as Democrats won every statewide office on the ballot, including governor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state.
The results ended more than two decades of Republican control of Georgia’s governor’s office and marked a significant change in the state’s political leadership.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the governor’s race, while incumbent U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff secured another six-year term. Democrats also defeated several Republican incumbents in statewide races involving education, agriculture, insurance and labor.
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Georgia’s Major Election Results
Reported winners and approximate vote shares. Results remain unofficial pending certification.
| Office | Winner | Vote share |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) | 54.3% |
| U.S. Senate | Jon Ossoff (D) | 58.9% |
| Lieutenant Governor | Josh McLaurin (D) | 55.9% |
| Secretary of State | Penny Brown Reynolds (D) | 55.6% |
| Attorney General | Tanya Miller (D) | 55.5% |
| Agriculture Commissioner | Katherine Juhan-Arnold (D) | 53.8% |
| Insurance Commissioner | Keisha Sean Waites (D) | 54.3% |
| State School Superintendent | Lydia Powell (D) | 54.6% |
| Labor Commissioner | Nikki Porcher (D) | 54.6% |
| Public Service Commission, District 3 | Peter Hubbard (D) | 56.4% |
| Public Service Commission, District 5 | Shelia Edwards (D) | 55.3% |
Figures are rounded from election reporting available November 4 and are subject to updates.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican businessman Rick Jackson to become Georgia’s first female governor and the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state.
Bottoms, who served as Atlanta’s mayor from 2018 to 2022, will succeed Republican Governor Brian Kemp, who could not seek another consecutive term because of term limits.
Her victory returns Georgia’s governorship to Democratic control for the first time since 2003.
Bottoms campaigned on healthcare access, economic affordability, education and support for working families. Her administration will now face the responsibility of translating those proposals into state policy.
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Jon Ossoff Wins Reelection to U.S. Senate
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff defeated Republican Congressman Mike Collins, receiving approximately 59% of the vote in early reported totals.
Ossoff’s victory secures another six-year term representing Georgia in Washington.
The Senate contest attracted national attention as both political parties competed for control of Congress. Ossoff’s win contributed to Democratic gains in the U.S. Senate during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Democrats Gain Ground in Georgia’s Legislature
Beyond the statewide contests, Democrats made gains in races for the Georgia General Assembly.
Early Wednesday results showed Democrats leading in several Republican-held state House districts. Republicans had controlled the chamber since 2004, but the outcome of multiple legislative races remained unsettled.
Democrats also flipped several state legislative seats, including competitive districts in metro Atlanta. However, the final balance of power in both chambers could not yet be confirmed from the available results.
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Georgia’s Congressional Election Results
Georgia’s 14 U.S. House seats were also on the ballot.
Early Associated Press-based reporting showed Republicans winning nine congressional seats and Democrats winning five, although some state legislative contests were still awaiting calls.
Among the notable congressional outcomes, Republican James Kingston won Georgia’s competitive 1st Congressional District race against Democrat Amanda Hollowell. Republican Brian Jack also retained his 3rd District seat.
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Georgia Public Service Commission Changes
Democrats also won both Public Service Commission contests, with Peter Hubbard winning District 3 and Shelia Edwards winning District 5.
The commission regulates major utilities, including Georgia Power, making its decisions important to residents concerned about electricity rates and energy costs.
The results put Democrats on course to control the commission beginning in January, marking another significant change in Georgia’s state government.
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What the Election Means for Georgia Residents
The new administration will inherit several issues affecting communities across the state, including housing affordability, public education, healthcare access, transportation, utility costs and economic development.
The election also changes leadership in agencies responsible for elections, insurance oversight, agriculture and employment services.
Although Democrats won the statewide races, the composition of the General Assembly will influence how much of the incoming administration’s legislative agenda can be enacted.
A Historic Election for Georgia
Georgia’s 2026 midterm elections will be remembered for several major developments: the election of the nation’s first Black woman governor, Jon Ossoff’s reelection to the U.S. Senate and Democratic victories across all 11 statewide contests.
The results also reflect Georgia’s increasingly competitive political landscape, particularly in metro Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs.
With new leadership preparing to take office in January 2027, attention now turns to the transition process and the policy priorities of Georgia’s next administration.
Election status: This recap reflects reported winners and preliminary results available November 4, 2026. It is not a certification of every congressional, legislative, county or local ballot contest. Final vote totals may change as remaining ballots are counted and results are certified.
For updated statewide and district-level figures, visit the Associated Press 2026 Election Results or the Georgia Secretary of State Election Results.
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