May 19
Politics

Gooch Jumps In: Trump-Aligned Power Player Enters 2026 Lt. Gov Race

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Gooch Jumps In: Trump-Aligned Power Player Enters 2026 Lt. Gov Race

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch is officially in the 2026 race for lieutenant governor. The longtime Dahlonega lawmaker and self-described “MAGA champion” is running on a hardline conservative platform—abolishing the state income tax, cracking down on illegal immigration, and aligning tightly with Donald Trump. His entry sets the stage for a heated GOP primary as other Republican heavyweights weigh bids.


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