2026 Georgia Supreme Court election
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The 2026 Georgia Supreme Court election will be held on May 19, 2026, to elect three justices to the Supreme Court of Georgia. The elections are officially nonpartisan, though candidates may receive the support of political parties.
Since 1896, justices on the Supreme Court and judges on the Court of Appeals have been directly elected in statewide elections. Judicial elections were made non-partisan in 1983. Elections for nonpartisan state judgeships have been held on the date of the legislative primary since 2012, and were previously held on the general election ballot in November during even-numbered years.
Two of the three seats up for election are being contested by multiple candidates. In both cases, the incumbents, appointed by former Republican governor Nathan Deal, are being challenged by attorneys who are considered liberal.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Charlie Bethel, incumbent justice[2]
- Miracle Rankin, personal injury attorney[1]
Endorsements
Charlie Bethel
- Federal officials
- BJay Pak, former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (2017–2021) (Republican)[3]
- Statewide officials
- Nathan Deal, former governor of Georgia (2011–2019) (Republican)[3]
- Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia (2019–present) (Republican)[4]
- Harold Melton, former supreme court chief justice (2018–2021) and associate justice (2005–2021) (Republican)[3]
- State senators
- Jason Carter, former state senator from the 42nd district (2010–2015) (Democratic)[3]
- Individuals
- Ashleigh Merchant, criminal defense attorney[3]
Miracle Rankin
- Federal officials
- Kamala Harris, former Vice President of the United States (2021–2025) (Democratic)[5]
- U.S. Senators
- Jon Ossoff, Georgia (2021–present) (Democratic)[4]
- Individuals
- Charlie Bailey, chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia (2025–present)[4]
- Organizations
- EMILYs List[6]
- Fair Fight Action[7]
- Georgia AFL-CIO[5]
- Georgia Conservation Voters[8]
- Georgia Equality[9]
- Planned Parenthood Votes[10]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[11]
- Service Employees International Union[8]
- Political parties
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Bethel (incumbent) | |||
| Miracle Rankin | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | ||
Warren seat
Candidates
Declared
- Jen Jordan, former state senator from the 6th district (2017–2023) and Democratic nominee for attorney general in 2022[13]
- Sarah Warren, incumbent justice[2]
Endorsements
Jen Jordan
- Federal officials
- Kamala Harris, former Vice President of the United States (2021–2025) (Democratic)[5]
- U.S. Senators
- Jon Ossoff, Georgia (2021–present) (Democratic)[4]
- Individuals
- Charlie Bailey, chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia (2025–present)[4]
- Organizations
- EMILYs List[6]
- Fair Fight Action[7]
- Georgia AFL-CIO[5]
- Georgia Conservation Voters[8]
- Georgia Equality[9]
- Planned Parenthood Votes[10]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[11]
- Service Employees International Union[8]
- Political parties
Sarah Warren
- Statewide officials
- Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia (2019–present) (Republican)[4]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Warren (incumbent) | |||
| Jen Jordan | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | ||
Land seat
References
- 1 2 Nolin, Jill (February 24, 2026). "2 attorneys launch campaigns challenging GOP-appointed justices on Georgia's highest court". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- 1 2 Darnell, Tim (March 3, 2026). "LIST: Candidates who have qualified in Georgia's May primary". Atlanta News First. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Darnell, Tim (March 19, 2026). "Running for reelection, state supreme court justice announces big-name steering committee". Atlanta News First. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bluestein, Greg (April 23, 2026). "Georgia Supreme Court races turn into partisan battleground". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Williams, Ross; Nolin, Jill; Alander, Rocha (April 25, 2026). "Georgia Dems push for '28 national convention, Ossoff tries to tamp down presidential talk and more". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- 1 2 "EMILYs List Endorses Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin for Georgia Supreme Court". EMILYs List. March 19, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- 1 2 "We're proud to endorse Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin for the Georgia Supreme Court". Facebook. Fair Fight Action. March 31, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sassoon, Alessandro Marazzi (April 15, 2026). "Georgia Supreme Court challengers vow to take on corporate power". Atlanta Civic Circle. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Williams, Ross; Rocha, Alander; Nolin, Jill (April 17, 2026). "Georgia endorsements and fundraising: Who's in and who's out?". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Homan, Maya (April 20, 2026). "Abortion debate plays out in Georgia Supreme Court race". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- 1 2 "Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan in Georgia Supreme Court Race". Reproductive Freedom for All. April 14, 2026. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Fulton Democrats [@fultondems] (April 8, 2026). "The Georgia Supreme Court race in May is NOT a primary. We have two liberal candidates, Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan. Let's get them elected!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg (February 24, 2026). "Two liberal challengers test Georgia's entrenched Supreme Court". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Qualifying Candidate Information". Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
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