Georgia Voters Lack Women Candidates for Top Offices

Romman's exit leaves few female contenders for governor, lieutenant governor, and US Senate

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Georgia has never elected a woman to be governor, lieutenant governor, or U.S. senator. The recent exit of Democratic candidate Stacey Romman from the 2026 gubernatorial race has further reduced the number of high-profile women running for the state's top elected offices.

Why it matters

The lack of women in Georgia's top political leadership roles reflects broader challenges in achieving gender parity in elected office across the United States. Advocates argue that diverse representation in government is crucial for addressing the needs and perspectives of all constituents.

The details

Romman, a former state representative, had been considered a frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for governor before withdrawing from the race in February 2026 due to family reasons. Her exit leaves the current lieutenant governor, a Republican man, as the only woman among the major party candidates for Georgia's top three statewide offices.

  • Stacey Romman withdrew from the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race in February 2026.

The players

Stacey Romman

A former Democratic state representative who had been considered a frontrunner for the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial nomination before withdrawing from the race.

Georgia Lieutenant Governor

The current lieutenant governor, a Republican man, is the only woman among the major party candidates for Georgia's top three statewide offices.

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The takeaway

Georgia's lack of women in top elected offices reflects a broader national challenge in achieving gender parity in political leadership. Advocates argue that diverse representation is crucial for addressing the needs of all constituents.