Governor elections in Georgia

77 elections · 1789–present · popular vote
Elections won
R 8 · D 62 · Other 777 gubernatorial elections since 1793
Last decided by
7.5 pts2022, Brian Kemp over Stacey Abrams
Closest ever
0.31 pts1966, Bo Callaway over Lester Maddox
Longest streak
25 in a rowDemocratic, 1871–1924
Next election
2026Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Georgia's governor is Republican Brian Kemp; Kemp won the most recent race by 7.5 points in 2022. Kemp has held the office since 2018. The 2022 race put Kemp ahead of Stacey Abrams, 7.5 points clear. Across 77 elections since 1793, Republicans have won 8 and Democrats 62, with 7 going to other parties. Of those, the closest was 1966, decided by 0.31 points; the widest 1902, by 87.2 points.