US EditionPowerful Dahlonega State Sen. Steve Gooch Jumps Into 2026 Georgia Lieutenant Governor Race
- Steve Gooch, who leads the majority in the Georgia State Senate and represents Dahlonega, declared his candidacy for lieutenant governor in the upcoming November 2026 election.
- Gooch filed paperwork and launched his run as incumbent Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones is expected to seek governor, leaving the seat open for GOP contenders.
- Gooch, a Republican since 2010 and former Lumpkin County commissioner, highlights his conservative record, including sponsoring an 'America First' license plate and serving as majority leader.
- Gooch emphasized his commitment to conservative principles and pledged to support President Trump while promising to provide strong leadership in Georgia that challenges the policies of the Democratic Party.
- Gooch's entry intensifies a competitive GOP primary amid multiple potential candidates, positioning the race as a referendum on Trump-aligned leadership in Georgia.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Times-Georgian
capitol-beat.orgGooch enters race for lieutenant governor
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch will seek the Republican nomination to run for lieutenant governor next year.
Gwinnett Daily Post
Powerful Dahlonega state Sen. Steve Gooch jumps into 2026 Georgia lieutenant governor race
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch is looking to become the state’s next lieutenant governor. Gooch announced his campaign for the November, 2026 race with a press release Wednesday. “I’m running for Lieutenant Governor because Georgia deserves bold leadership that…
milescitystar.com
Goshen NewsGeorgia Republican Steve Gooch launches bid for lieutenant governor
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch is running for lieutenant governor. In his Thursday announcement, the Dahlonega Republican says he'll model his candidacy on President Donald Trump. Burt Jones is the current Republican lieutenant governor and is expected to run…
Steve Gooch announces campaign for lieutenant governor with a Trump-focused platform - 41NBC News
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch on Thursday launched his campaign for lieutenant governor, becoming the latest Republican to say he would model his candidacy on President Donald Trump. Burt Jones, the current Republican lieutenant governor, is expected to run for governor next year and could announce his candidacy within the next few weeks. Gooch, of Dahlonega, was first elected to the state Senate in 2010. He previousl…
Georgia Senate leader Steve Gooch runs for lieutenant governor, vows bold leadership - The Current
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in the 2026 election. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
