Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-georgia-governor-midterm-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: Georgia governor midterm election Politics Nov 3, 2026 5:00 AM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff is defending his Senate seat Tuesday in one of the nation's marquee races, while Republicans try to hold onto the governor's mansion after two terms under departing GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News Ossoff is the only Democratic senator seeking reelection in a state President Donald Trump carried in 2024. The seat would be a top prize for Republicans looking to offset possible losses in a midterm environment where the president's party typically loses seats. Republicans can afford to lose no more than three of their 53 Senate seats and still maintain control with Vice President JD Vance casting tiebreaking votes. Once thought out of reach for Democrats, control of the Senate is increasingly in play as Republican candidates in key contests lose support over disapproval of Trump's handling of high…
Live Results: Georgia governor midterm election
In short
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is defending his seat against Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, while Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms compete to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Ossoff enters the finish line with a massive fundraising edge of approximately $137 million compared to Collins' $11 million. Officials began tabulating mail-in ballots early Tuesday morning, meaning initial returns will likely skew Democratic before rural in-person tallies arrive later.
Key points
- Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats and can afford to lose no more than three whil…: Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats and can afford to lose no more than three while defending their chamber majority.
- The next governor will lead the critical battleground state through the influential 2028…: The next governor will lead the critical battleground state through the influential 2028 presidential campaign cycle.
- Early Democratic leads are expected to narrow as Republican-leaning in-person tallies fro…: Early Democratic leads are expected to narrow as Republican-leaning in-person tallies from rural counties are reported later in the evening.