Election Denier Stacey Abrams Eyes Third Run for Georgia Governor

ATLANTA — Stacey Abrams, the Democratic voting rights activist and former Georgia state representative, is reportedly considering a third campaign for governor of Georgia, following two unsuccessful bids against Republican incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp. The news, reported by multiple outlets, has sparked discussion among Georgia Democrats, some of whom are ready to move on to new leadership, while others remain loyal to Abrams’ transformative influence on the state’s political landscape.

According to a recent article from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Abrams has not confirmed her plans but is weighing another run for the 2026 gubernatorial election. Her potential candidacy comes after losses to Kemp in 2018, by a narrow 1.4% margin, and in 2022, by a wider 7.5% gap. Despite these defeats, Abrams remains a polarizing and influential figure, credited with mobilizing Democratic voters and helping flip Georgia blue in the 2020 presidential election.

Abrams’ political journey has been marked by her advocacy for voting rights and her role in founding Fair Fight Action, a nonprofit focused on combating voter suppression. However, her previous campaigns have faced challenges, including criticism that her national ambitions distracted from local voter concerns, as noted in a 2022 New York Times analysis. Her nonprofit, the New Georgia Project, also faced scrutiny, agreeing to pay a $300,000 fine in January 2025 for violating campaign finance laws during her 2018 run, according to NBC News.

Gov. Kemp, who has served since 2019, has solidified his position as a formidable opponent. His 2022 reelection was bolstered by a strong economy and appeals to moderate voters, despite tensions with former President Donald Trump over the 2020 election certification, per PBS News. Kemp’s tenure has included controversial policies, such as a 2019 six-week abortion ban and voting restrictions, which Abrams has vowed to challenge.

Sources: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, NBC News, The New York Times, PBS News

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