Geoff Duncan
Geoff Duncan is the former lieutenant governor of Georgia and is running for governor as a Democrat in 2026. He previously served as a Republican statewide officeholder before switching parties in 2025, making him a crossover candidate in the race.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Geoff Duncan says he would expand Medicaid, strengthen rural and community health systems, invest in mental health and maternal care, and double Georgia's rural health care tax credit. He also says he would support reproductive health access and sign an executive order clarifying that doctors can practice without fear of prosecution. | ● high | |
| Economy | Geoff Duncan says he would use a statewide Jumpstart Fund, modernize infrastructure, support workforce development through technical colleges and apprenticeships, and give labor unions a seat at the table in state contracting. He also says he would direct public investment toward both metro and rural communities and expand support for small businesses and minority-owned businesses. | ● high | |
| Climate/Energy | Geoff Duncan says he would give the Georgia Environmental Protection Division more enforcement authority, create an environmental justice arm in the governor's office, and target companies that dump into waters or pollute the air. He also says minority and low-income communities should not bear the full burden of climate disasters. | ● high | |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | Geoff Duncan says he would work to repeal Georgia's six-week abortion ban and restore abortion access under a Roe v. Wade framework. He also says he would sign an executive order clarifying that doctors can practice medicine without fear of prosecution. | ● high | |
| Immigration | No public position found on immigration policy beyond general comments about opposing Trump-era enforcement tactics and focusing state resources elsewhere. Available campaign materials reviewed here do not provide a detailed immigration platform. | ○ low | |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | Geoff Duncan says he supports gun safety measures including universal background checks, red-flag laws, and safe storage requirements. He has framed these as common-sense steps to reduce gun violence in Georgia. | ● high | |
| Foreign Policy | No public position found on foreign policy. The campaign materials reviewed here focus on state issues such as health care, education, democracy, and affordability rather than international affairs. | ○ low | |
| Civil Rights & Equality | Geoff Duncan says he would expand access to health care and economic opportunity for Black Georgians, protect voting rights, oppose gerrymandering, strengthen hate-crimes enforcement, and create stronger environmental justice protections. He also says his administration would prioritize diversity in state government and support minority contracting and HBCUs. | ● high | |
| Education | Geoff Duncan says he would expand early childhood access, modernize Georgia's K-12 funding formula, support dual enrollment and technical education, and increase funding for HBCUs. He also says he would oppose book bans and curriculum changes that he says would whitewash history. | ● high | |
| Tech & AI | Geoff Duncan says Georgia should pursue data-center and other technology projects responsibly, with local input and protections for communities. He also says project costs should not be shifted to ratepayers and should instead be borne by the project. | ◐ medium | |
| Election Policy | Geoff Duncan says he would stand up for voting rights, oppose partisan gerrymandering, support an independent redistricting commission, and use the courts and the governor's office to push back against efforts he says would suppress votes. He also says he defended Georgia's 2020 election results against pressure to overturn them. | ● high | |
| Local Issues | Geoff Duncan says he would pursue a statewide affordability agenda centered on a Jumpstart Fund, expanded childcare and TANF support, housing investment, and lower living costs. He also says he would back workforce housing near job centers and reduce barriers to development. | ● high |
Healthcare
● highGeoff Duncan says he would expand Medicaid, strengthen rural and community health systems, invest in mental health and maternal care, and double Georgia's rural health care tax credit. He also says he would support reproductive health access and sign an executive order clarifying that doctors can practice without fear of prosecution.
Economy
● highGeoff Duncan says he would use a statewide Jumpstart Fund, modernize infrastructure, support workforce development through technical colleges and apprenticeships, and give labor unions a seat at the table in state contracting. He also says he would direct public investment toward both metro and rural communities and expand support for small businesses and minority-owned businesses.
Climate/Energy
● highGeoff Duncan says he would give the Georgia Environmental Protection Division more enforcement authority, create an environmental justice arm in the governor's office, and target companies that dump into waters or pollute the air. He also says minority and low-income communities should not bear the full burden of climate disasters.
Abortion & Reproductive Health
● highGeoff Duncan says he would work to repeal Georgia's six-week abortion ban and restore abortion access under a Roe v. Wade framework. He also says he would sign an executive order clarifying that doctors can practice medicine without fear of prosecution.
Immigration
○ lowNo public position found on immigration policy beyond general comments about opposing Trump-era enforcement tactics and focusing state resources elsewhere. Available campaign materials reviewed here do not provide a detailed immigration platform.
Firearms & Second Amendment
● highGeoff Duncan says he supports gun safety measures including universal background checks, red-flag laws, and safe storage requirements. He has framed these as common-sense steps to reduce gun violence in Georgia.
Foreign Policy
○ lowNo public position found on foreign policy. The campaign materials reviewed here focus on state issues such as health care, education, democracy, and affordability rather than international affairs.
Civil Rights & Equality
● highGeoff Duncan says he would expand access to health care and economic opportunity for Black Georgians, protect voting rights, oppose gerrymandering, strengthen hate-crimes enforcement, and create stronger environmental justice protections. He also says his administration would prioritize diversity in state government and support minority contracting and HBCUs.
Education
● highGeoff Duncan says he would expand early childhood access, modernize Georgia's K-12 funding formula, support dual enrollment and technical education, and increase funding for HBCUs. He also says he would oppose book bans and curriculum changes that he says would whitewash history.
Tech & AI
◐ mediumGeoff Duncan says Georgia should pursue data-center and other technology projects responsibly, with local input and protections for communities. He also says project costs should not be shifted to ratepayers and should instead be borne by the project.
Election Policy
● highGeoff Duncan says he would stand up for voting rights, oppose partisan gerrymandering, support an independent redistricting commission, and use the courts and the governor's office to push back against efforts he says would suppress votes. He also says he defended Georgia's 2020 election results against pressure to overturn them.
Local Issues
● highGeoff Duncan says he would pursue a statewide affordability agenda centered on a Jumpstart Fund, expanded childcare and TANF support, housing investment, and lower living costs. He also says he would back workforce housing near job centers and reduce barriers to development.
Background
Career History
Served as Georgia's lieutenant governor from 2019 to 2023.
Represented Georgia's 26th district in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Education
Top Donors
OpenSecrets shows Geoffrey L. Duncan raised about $280,752 in the referenced cycle, with top contributor and industry pages available. The search results also point to Georgia state campaign finance disclosure records, indicating his fundraising is documented in state filings; the donor mix is not fully visible from the snippet, but the OpenSecrets profile is the best public summary page.
Voting Record
Geoff Duncan is a former Georgia legislator and former lieutenant governor, so his public record is in state office rather than Congress. The search results confirm he served in the Georgia House and as lieutenant governor, but a detailed roll-call voting record was not surfaced in the available results; his public profile is best characterized by his break with the Republican Party and later Democratic candidacy.
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 5/17/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.