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Poll Shows Georgia Governor Race Nearly Tied, Cruz Says

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:48 AM UTC · How we work

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Sen. Ted Cruz told Republican voters in Henry County, Georgia, the governor’s race is basically tied.
An Oct. 7–15 poll gave Rick Jackson 46% and Keisha Lance Bottoms 45%.
Rick Jackson has spent over $200 million since February, the most expensive self-funded Georgia gubernatorial campaign.
Independents favor Keisha Lance Bottoms 43% to Rick Jackson 38%, with 18% undecided, the highest undecided share.

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Sen. Ted Cruz told Republican voters in Henry County, Georgia, the governor’s race is basically tied.
An Oct. 7–15 poll gave Rick Jackson 46% and Keisha Lance Bottoms 45%.
Rick Jackson has spent over $200 million since February, the most expensive self-funded Georgia gubernatorial campaign.
Independents favor Keisha Lance Bottoms 43% to Rick Jackson 38%, with 18% undecided, the highest undecided share.