US EditionRepublican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election
Brad Raffensperger pledges to eliminate state income tax and ban puberty blockers for minors, aiming to uphold conservative values despite opposition from Trump and Georgia GOP leaders.
- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced he is running for governor in 2026, becoming a notable Republican candidate in a battleground state.
- Raffensperger gained attention after rejecting Donald Trump's request to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results, stating, 'the data you have is wrong.'
- His campaign focuses on conservative policies, including banning transgender surgeries for minors and capping property taxes.
- Raffensperger faces challenges within the Republican Party, including competition from multiple candidates and a party vote that may influence his candidacy.
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Trump’s Nemesis In 2020 Announces Campaign For Georgia Governor
Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a run for governor on Wednesday, setting up an internal party clash against a Trump-endorsed candidate in the contested primary. Raffensperger earned President Donald Trump’s ire following the 2020 presidential election for refusing to contest the election results in his state. Republican Georgia Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones is vying […] Trump’s Nemesis In 2020 Announces Campaign F…
Brad Raffensperger Launches 2026 Bid for Georgia Governor
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced on Sept. 17 that he is running for state governor in the 2026 election. Raffensperger, who was previously an engineering entrepreneur, said he is a “job creator.” “I’m a conservative Republican, and I’m prepared to make the tough decisions. I follow the law and the Constitution, and I’ll always do the right thing for Georgia no matter what,” Raffensperger said in an announcement video. The …
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launches bid in Georgia governor's race
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced he’ll be the latest high-profile politician running to be the Peach State’s next governor.Raffensberger, who became a national figure after he was asked by President Trump to “find” 11,779 in the 2020 election, joins a crowded field to replace Gov. Brian Kemp, who is leaving office due to term limits.In a video announcing his candidacy, Raffensperger highlighted his work on Georgia’s el…
Republican who defied Trump over 2020 election results launches battleground state governor bid
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who rejected a push by President Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the key southeastern battleground state, launched a 2026 Republican bid for governor.Raffensperger's announcement on Wednesday adds more drama to an already combustible GOP gubernatorial primary between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and state Attorney General Chris Carr. And while Raffensperger has a long track…
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Brad Raffensperger Launches Bid for Ga. Governor
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who stood by his state's 2020 election results despite President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, officially launched his campaign for governor on Wednesday. "I'm a conservative Republican, and I'm prepared to make the tough decisions," Raffensperger said in an ad released on Wednesday morning. "I follow the law and the Constitution, and I always do the right thing for Georgia, no matter wha…
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