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Former Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid as a Democrat. His party switch, following his expulsion from the GOP for criticizing Donald Trump and endorsing Kamala Harris, positions him in a key midterm contest. Duncan cited rising costs of childcare, medicine, and housing as key issues, vowing to oppose Trump and prioritize Georgians' needs. He faces competition in the Democratic primary, while the Republican field includes Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has Trump's endorsement. Georgia hasn't elected a Democratic governor since 1998, making this race highly significant.

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