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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Georgia Recorder
Cobb County CourierRaffensperger, who defied Trump in 2020, enters race for Georgia governor
File photo. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in the state Capitol. Raffensperger announced Wednesday that he will run for Georgia governor in 2026. Ross Williams/Georgia RecorderGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially launched his long-expected campaign for governor Wednesday with a video announcement touting his conservative bona fides. “I’m a conservative Republican, and I’m prepared to make the tough decisions,” he said.…
Georgia GOP Secretary of State Raffensperger, Figure in 2020 Election Vote Count, Runs for Governor
by Natalia Mittelstadt Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Wednesday launched his campaign to run for governor. “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 his campaign launch video. “Brad Raffensperger is a job creator and bold, Christian conservative with a prov…
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 …
Trump's Nemesis In 2020 Announces Campaign To Be Swing State 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 […]
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