Georgia Races Drop Candidates Ahead of Qualifying Week
March 1, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via 13WMAZ
Several Georgia races for governor and U.S. Senate sharpen as candidates drop out just before qualifying week kicks off. In the crowded Democratic gubernatorial primary, big names like Stacey Abrams and Jason Carter decline, leaving Olujimi Brown, Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, and Derrick Jackson battling it out. Republicans see Governor Brian Kemp skip the Senate race to back Derek Dooley, while Buddy Carter and Mike Collins lead the pack against incumbent Jon Ossoff.
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