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2022Final results

2022 election for Georgia Governor

Governor · Georgia

Brian Kemp (R) won with 53.4% of the vote, defeating Stacey Abrams (D) by 7.5 points.

Brian KempRepublican · winner
53.4%2,111,572
45.9%1,813,673
Shane HazelLibertarian
0.7%28,163
David C. ByrneOther party
0.0%18
Milton J. LoftonOther party
0.0%7
3,953,433 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022

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 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET

The candidates

Brian Kemp (R)Stacey Abrams (D)

Also on the ballot: Shane Hazel (Libertarian), 0.7%; David C. Byrne (Other party), 0.0%; Milton J. Lofton (Other party), 0.0%