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Former GOP Geoff Duncan Seeks Democratic Georgia Governorship

2/3/2026

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Geoff Duncan, a former Republican, is running for Georgia governor as a Democrat.
He has apologized for past Republican stances on gun control and abortion laws.
Duncan aims to attract crossover voters in the Democratic primary on May 19, where he faces six other candidates.
Some Democrats are intrigued by his potential to win, while others doubt his trustworthiness and ability to appeal to Black voters.

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Story summary

Geoff Duncan, a former Republican, is running for Georgia governor as a Democrat.
He has apologized for past Republican stances on gun control and abortion laws.
Duncan aims to attract crossover voters in the Democratic primary on May 19, where he faces six other candidates.
Some Democrats are intrigued by his potential to win, while others doubt his trustworthiness and ability to appeal to Black voters.