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Albany Today
By the People, for the People
Attorney General Chris Carr Campaigns for Georgia Governor
Carr focuses on jobs, public safety, and affordability as he seeks to position himself for a likely runoff in the Republican primary.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:25pm
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In a campaign season marked by personal attacks, Attorney General Chris Carr aims to rise above the fray with a pragmatic vision focused on jobs and public safety.Albany TodayIn a campaign stop in Albany, Georgia, Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Carr emphasized his experience as the state's attorney general and pledged to work with local officials to bring economic opportunities to the region if elected governor. Carr is one of several candidates vying for the GOP nomination, which has featured intense personal attacks and high-cost ad campaigns between frontrunners Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
Why it matters
With the Georgia governor's seat open for the first time in eight years, the Republican primary has become a crowded and heated race. As a seasoned statewide official, Carr is positioning himself as a pragmatic candidate focused on issues like job creation and public safety, in contrast to the personal feuds of some of his rivals.
The details
Carr, who was appointed attorney general in 2016 and won re-election in 2018 and 2022, said he is focusing his campaign on the key issues of jobs, public safety, and affordability. He pointed to the economic decline in Dougherty County, home to Albany, as an area he would work to revive as governor, pledging to collaborate with local officials and the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission.
- Carr was appointed as Georgia's attorney general in 2016.
- Carr won re-election as attorney general in 2018 and 2022.
The players
Chris Carr
The current attorney general of Georgia who is running for the Republican nomination for governor.
Rick Jackson
A businessman who is one of the frontrunners in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
Burt Jones
The current lieutenant governor of Georgia who is also running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
What they’re saying
“Bringing jobs and keeping people safe … I know how to do that. That's what people are looking for in the next governor. I have the record and the experience to deliver for the people of Georgia.”
— Chris Carr, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
What’s next
The Republican primary election in Georgia is scheduled for May 19, 2026. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election between the top two vote-getters will be held at a later date.
The takeaway
As the Republican race for Georgia governor heats up, Attorney General Chris Carr is positioning himself as a pragmatic, experienced candidate focused on core issues like jobs and public safety, in contrast to the personal feuds of some of his rivals. Carr's message and record could help him secure a spot in the likely runoff election.
