US EditionDemocrat Josh McLaurin announces run for Georgia lieutenant governor in 2026
- Democratic Georgia State Senator Josh McLaurin revealed on Monday his intention to seek the lieutenant governor position in the 2026 election.
- McLaurin launched his campaign to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies and counter longstanding Republican blockades on popular policies.
- He organized a Monday event in Savannah to draw attention to the risks Trump's tariff policies pose to Georgia’s biggest port and emphasized his intention to shift the Senate’s approach.
- McLaurin has criticized Trump’s agenda, stating Georgia should put up “every obstacle possible to Trump’s authoritarian agenda at the state level.”
- Republicans, including incumbent Burt Jones and several leaders expected to run, likely will keep Senate control, suggesting McLaurin faces a challenging election environment.
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Gwinnett Daily Post
Georgia state Sen. Josh McLaurin enters race for lieutenant governor
State Sen. Josh McLaurin, a Sandy Springs Democrat, announced Monday that he is entering the 2026 race for lieutenant governor. McLaurin is serving his fourth term in the Georgia Legislature, where he’s become known as an outspoken opponent of Republican…
Democrat Josh McLaurin announces run for Georgia lieutenant governor in 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Georgia state Sen. Josh McLaurin announced Monday that he’s running for lieutenant governor in 2026, saying he would make opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies a key part of his campaign. 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. McLaurin, of Sandy Springs, scheduled a Monday news conference in …
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