Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who resisted Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid. A wealthy conservative Republican, Raffensperger faces a crowded primary field including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Attorney General Chris Carr. Despite being targeted by Trump and facing a party ban, Raffensperger, who can self-fund his campaign, plans a conservative platform including tax cuts and education reforms. He'll compete against other Republicans and prominent Democrats like former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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