Voter guide: Republican candidates for Georgia Secretary of State

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 2,522

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago


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The race to become Georgia’s next top election official is well underway, with nine candidates vying for the role of secretary of state.

On the Republican side, five candidates are competing in a race dominated by debunked concerns about widespread voter fraud during the 2020 election and a push to implement hand-marked paper ballots. The four Democratic contenders have focused on ensuring that elections are both transparent and accessible to voters.

The secretary …

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