05/26/2026
📢 Official Update from the 14th Congressional District Republican Party
(hereafter “14th Congressional District GOP”)
The 14th Congressional District GOP congratulates the Republican candidates who secured outright victories in the May 19, 2026 Republican Primary, as well as the candidates advancing to the June 16, 2026 Republican Runoff Election.
According to the unofficial results posted by the Georgia Secretary of State, the following candidates secured outright victories in their respective contests:
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🇺🇸 Republican Primary Victories
🇺🇸 U.S. House District 14
• Clay Fuller — 81.27%
⚖️ Attorney General
• Brian Strickland — 71.60%
🌾 Commissioner of Agriculture
• Tyler Harper (I) — 100.00%
🛡️ Commissioner of Insurance
• John King (I) — 100.00%
💼 Commissioner of Labor
• Bárbara Rivera Holmes (I) — 100.00%
⚡ Public Service Commission — District 3
• Fitz Johnson — 50.19%
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⚖️ Judicial Victories
Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia — Bethel
• Charles “Charlie” Bethel (I) — 51.12%
Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia — Land
• Ben Land (I) — 100.00%
Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia — Warren
• Sarah Hawkins Warren (I) — 59.33%
Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia — Brown, III
• Trenton “Trent” Brown (I) — 63.81%
Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia — Doyle
• Sara Doyle (I) — 100.00%
Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia — Gobeil
• Elizabeth D. Gobeil (I) — 56.51%
Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia — Markle
• David Todd Markle (I) — 100.00%
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📌 Republican Runoff Election — June 16, 2026
Several statewide Republican races will advance to a runoff election on June 16.
Republican voters will choose between the top two candidates in the following contests:
🇺🇸 U.S. Senate
• Mike Collins — 40.50%
• Derek Dooley — 30.19%
🏛️ Governor
• Burt Jones — 38.36%
• Rick Jackson — 32.52%
🏛️ Lieutenant Governor
• John F. Kennedy — 27.30%
• Greg Dolezal — 23.11%
🗳️ Secretary of State
• Tim Fleming — 39.22%
• Vernon Jones — 27.29%
📚 State School Superintendent
• Richard Woods (I) — 49.89%
• Fred “Bubba” Longgrear — 29.10%
⚡ Public Service Commission — District 5
• Josh Tolbert — 47.16%
• Bobby Mehan — 31.06%
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🗳️ Important Runoff Voting Information
📅 Republican Runoff Election Day
• Tuesday, June 16, 2026
📍 Early Voting
• Early voting for the runoff begins June 8 and ends June 12, 2026. (Georgia.gov)
✉️ Absentee Ballots
• The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the runoff election is June 5, 2026. (BallotReady)
📌 Georgia voters may verify their registration status, polling location, sample ballot, and absentee ballot information through the Georgia My Voter Page (MVP).
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📌 Why the Runoff Matters
Runoff elections often experience a significant decline in voter turnout. However, these races are critically important and frequently determine who will ultimately carry the Republican nomination into the General Election.
➡️ The process is not finished.
Republican voters across Georgia must remain engaged, informed, and prepared to return to the polls on June 16.
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📌 A Reminder to Republican Voters
As we move into the runoff phase, we encourage all voters to:
• Review each candidate carefully
• Stay informed through official election resources
• Participate respectfully
• Vote based on conviction and careful consideration
• Support the Republican process through completion
Contested primaries and runoffs are part of a healthy electoral process. Our strength comes from informed voters, active participation, and unity once nominees are chosen.
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📌 The Role of the 14th Congressional District GOP
Our responsibility remains unchanged:
• Provide clear and accurate election information
• Maintain neutrality in contested Republican primaries and runoffs
• Encourage voter participation across all counties of the 14th District
• Support a fair and transparent election process
We will continue sharing important election reminders and voter information as the June 16 Republican Runoff Election approaches.
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🗳️ Republican Runoff Election
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The work is not finished.
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With Gratitude,
Jackie Harling
Chairman, 14th Congressional District Republican Party
