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2018Final results

2018 election for Georgia Governor

Governor · Georgia

Brian Kemp (R) won with 50.2% of the vote, defeating Stacey Abrams (D) by 1.4 points.

Brian KempRepublican · winner
50.2%1,978,408
48.8%1,923,685
Ted MetzLibertarian
0.9%37,235
3,939,328 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenR+20.52006R+10.52010R+8.02014R+1.42018R+7.52022D+8.72026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The candidates

Brian Kemp (R)Stacey Abrams (D)

Also on the ballot: Ted Metz (Libertarian), 0.9%