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Geoff Duncan, a former Republican, announces bid for Georgia governor as a Democrat
Geoff Duncan, a former Republican lieutenant governor, campaigns as a Democrat focusing on Medicaid expansion, housing, and safety while opposing Trump’s influence in Georgia politics.
- Gov. Geoff Duncan launched his campaign Tuesday for Georgia's 2026 governor's race as a Democrat, framing his candidacy as a sustained critique of Donald Trump, former U.S. president.
- Duncan's exit followed his endorsements and DNC speech, as the Georgia Republican Party State Executive Committee expelled him earlier this year after his support for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Convention.
- On policy, Duncan pledged to expand Medicaid and tackle child care and housing costs while joining a crowded Democratic primary including Michael Thurmond, Jason Esteves, Derrick Jackson, and Keisha Lance Bottoms.
- A win would make Duncan the first Democrat since 1998, but he faces a competitive 2026 governor's race in Georgia as a battleground state and must persuade Democratic primary voters despite past conservative positions.
- Duncan emphasized his opposition to Donald Trump, stating in his campaign launch video, `Ive never wavered in taking on Trump. So Georgia Republicans threw me out of their party`.
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Former Republican, Duncan, running for governor as Democrat
ATLANTA — Geoff Duncan, Georgia’s former Republican lieutenant governor, is running for governor as a Democrat, putting financial security and political moderation at the center of his campaign. Duncan says in a brief YouTube video that he wants “to make…
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Total News Sources28
Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left, 41% Center
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left, 41% of the sources are Center
41% Center
L 41%
C 41%
R 18%
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