I have gathered all of the following info from the candidates themselves, at length interviews on 11Alive Atlanta, stories from Georgia Recorder, Atlanta Urinal Constipation, and the Marietta Daily Journal, and from watching debates. The following applies to Republicans in the election. Democrats feel free to add your own information in my thread. Let's get into it.

GEORGIA SUPREME COURT

These races I am discussing first because I think they are the most important. These justice will be decided today. Moreover, the names do not have Republican or Democrat next to them on the ballot. But make no mistake, they are very much Republican or Democrat and Democrats have flooded a ton of money into Georgia to flip the courts. And the people the Democrats have put up to run are some of the worst of the worst: Marxist, far left, DEI committed, open borders committed, soft on crime committed, Obama and Biden acolytes that want to destroy everything you hold dear.

Charles Bethel (incumbent) v Miracle Rankin. I cannot stress to you enough how much you want Bethel.

Sarah Warren (incumbent) v Jenauer Jordan. I cannot stress to you enough how much you want Warren.

GEORGIA COURT OF APPEALS

Trent Brown (incumbent) v Will Wooten. I cannot stress to you enough how much you want Brown.

Elizabeth Gobeil (incumbent) v Fatima Harris Felton. I cannot stress to you enough how much you want Gobeil.

SUPERIOR COURTS AND STATE COURTS

Lots of these races across the state today.

GOVERNOR

Burt Jones - Lieutenant Governor. UGA football legend. Trump endorsed. He is pro business, low tax. Democrats despise him. Biden's DOJ and Atlanta DA Fani Willis tried to put him in jail and failed. He's not perfect, his ads are cringe, he has been bloodied by nonstop attack ads, and he is probably corrupt. He is definitely a member of the good ole boy network. But he will stand for and give me most of what is important to me and that's why he is probably the one I will vote for.

Chris Carr - Attorney General. Stresses law and order, pro business, low taxes, supporting teachers and police. Says he is the only candidate who has successfully taken on Antifa rioters during BLM riots and Cop City riots, Biden's DOJ, and Fani Willis, and won. Says he wants to be like Kemp. Markets himself as the alternative to Burt Jones and Rick Jackson, portrays himself as the honest little guy in comparison. He has tried to walk a fine line in opposing Trump but not coming out in public opposition to him like Ratfricker, Sterling, and Duncan. Chose not to join 19 Republican Attorney Generals investigating potential voter fraud. He has been essentially silent on voter fraud. When the issues get hot, he goes underground and hides. He likes to avoid controversy. When big battles sparked in the past, he chose to sit some out. Some see that as smart and practical, others see it as weak in the face of leftist aggression. I think he is a bit of a lightweight. For me, he's just not the type of dirty street fighter we need today. I question how committed he is to deportation of illegals, opposing DEI, etc.

Brad Ratfricker - Secretary of State. Failed to secure Georgia elections then bragged about securing Georgia elections. Refuses transparency into Georgia's elections. Turned a blind eye to voter fraud in Atlanta. Secretly recorded Trump which helped Fani Willis attempts to prosecute Trump. Runs to CNN often to bash Trump and other Republicans. Stresses his Christianity and commitment to family values. Says he wants to be like Kemp. I loathe this person and think he's lower than whale shite at the bottom of the ocean.

Rick Jackson - Self made billionaire businessman. The mystery man. Orphaned, ran away from foster homes as a young teenager. Made his fortune in the healthcare field (surgery centers, clinics, etc). Runs nonstop attack ads against Jones. Hit with claims that he profited off medicare and medicaid payouts, government payouts, Planned Parenthood, and transgender surgeries, which he denies. Stresses that as a billionaire, he is beholden to no one. Compares himself to Trump, often says "Like Trump, I..." Stresses pro business. He may be the real deal, he may be a Manchurian candidate sent to weaken Jones. No one knows much about him. Some love his independent, tough guy, plain talking, self made man pragmatism while others view him with suspicion. I find him interesting, he has quite a back story and I like a lot of what he says. But I don't trust him and he is a complete unknown. And I tend to go with what I know over what I don't know.

UNITED STATES SENATOR

Buddy Carter - Current US House Rep whose district covers the coast and SE Georgia including Savannah, Brunswick, and Waycross. Campaigns as a Trump guy, his ads play clips of Trump praising him at rallies. Third in campaign funds behind Collins and Dooley. Struggled a little bit in establishing himself in the race as he occupies the same lane as Collins. Small town guy who has been successful in life and politics.

Mike Collins - Current US House Rep whose district includes Athens, small towns and rural areas between Atlanta and Augusta. Like Carter, campaigns as a Trump guy. Has the most campaign funds. Solid name recognition. Emphasizes his role in the Laken Riley Act. Outspoken critic of Athens political leadership. Most outspoken of the three major candidates. I'm voting for him.

Derek Dooley - Lawyer and former football coach. Son of UGA coaching legend Vince Dooley. Big name recognition. Kemp endorsed, has appeared with Kemp at campaign stops around the state which is a benefit as Kemp is a popular, twice elected Governor. Says his disconnection from Trump is an asset in a purple state like Georgia. Says he would welcome Trump's endorsement but will not actively seek it. A bit of a wild card as a political newcomer. Speaks in generalities, offers little specifics.

This post was edited on 5/19/26 at 6:19 am