Georgia elections, 2018
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Georgia on November 6, 2018. All of Georgia's executive officers are up for election as well as all of Georgia's fourteen seats in the United States House of Representatives.
Governor
Incumbent Republican Governor Nathan Deal is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Lieutenant Governor
Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle is eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term, but is considered a potential candidate for Governor.
Potential Republican candidates if Cagle does not run for re-election include Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer, State Representative Geoff Duncan, Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert, State Senator Butch Miller, State Senator Burt Jones, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and former adjutant general of the Georgia National Guard Jim Butterworth.[1][2] State Representative Allen Peake was also speculated as a potential candidate, but has ruled out a bid.[3][4]
Potential Democratic candidates include 2010 Attorney General nominee and former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges.[5]
Attorney General
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Sam Olens will resign to become president of Kennesaw State University effective November 1, 2016, with Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Carr being appointed to serve the remainder of the term.[6] Carr will be eligible to run for election to a full term in 2018.
Potential Republican candidates include State Senator Josh McKoon and State Representative B.J. Pak.[6][7]
Potential Democratic candidates include State Representative Stacey Evans, 2010 nominee and former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges, and former Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission Chair Lester Tate.[6][8]
Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Brian P. Kemp is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, but is considered a potential candidate for Governor.
State Senator Michael Williams is considering running for the Republican nomination.[9]
Commissioner of Agriculture
Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office.
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire Ralph Hudgens is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office.
Commissioner of Labor
Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office.
State Superintendent of Schools
Incumbent Republican State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods is eligible to run for re-election to a second term in office.
Public Service Commission
Elections will be held for District 3 and District 5 of the Public Service Commission.
United States House of Representatives
All of Georgia's fourteen seats in the United States House of Representatives will be up for election in 2018.
References
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg; Gould Sheinin, Aaron (January 24, 2016). "Some cracks appear in GOP leadership inside Georgia's Capitol". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg (November 18, 2016). "Former pro baseball player turned Georgia legislator makes pitch for higher office". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ↑ Kremer, Will (July 27, 2015). "Allen Peake for Lt. Gov?". Peach Pundit. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
- ↑ Lee, Maggie (February 3, 2016). "Peake won't run for lieutenant governor". The Telegraph. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
- ↑ Young, Neely (August 1, 2016). "Political Patter". Georgia Trend. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Bluestein, Greg (October 12, 2016). "Deal appoints loyalist to be Georgia's attorney general". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg (October 6, 2016). "Jack Kingston becomes a D.C. lobbyist for the Syrian opposition". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg (October 4, 2016). "Democrat Stacey Evans eyes a run for soon-to-be-opened Attorney General seat". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg (July 5, 2016). "An early Donald Trump backer aims for higher office in Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 23, 2016.