Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican, announced on Thursday his plans to run for the state’s governor in 2026 after Gov. Brian Kemp ended his two consecutive terms in office.
Carr stated on X that he had filed the necessary paperwork to run for governor, making him the first candidate to enter the state’s 2026 gubernatorial contest.
“As a proven conservative, building on the legacy of Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal and Sonny Perdue, I’m running to create jobs for hardworking Georgians, keep our families and our neighborhoods safe, and vigorously defend our constitution and our freedoms,” Carr stated.
“Together, we will fight to keep Georgia red,” he added….