{"id":10531,"date":"2025-09-17T09:49:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatamericanewsdesk.com\/?p=10531"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:52:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:52:54","slug":"georgia-official-who-broke-with-trump-in-2020-announces-gubernatorial-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatamericanewsdesk.com\/news\/georgia-official-who-broke-with-trump-in-2020-announces-gubernatorial-bid\/njackson\/2025\/09\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Official Who Broke With Trump In 2020 Announces Gubernatorial Bid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) has officially entered the race for governor, setting the stage for a competitive Republican primary to succeed outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp (R), who is term-limited. In a two-minute campaign launch ad released Wednesday, Raffensperger portrayed himself as a principled conservative willing to take tough stands, vowing to uphold the Constitution and defend Georgia values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a conservative Republican, and I\u2019m prepared to make the tough decisions,\u201d Raffensperger declared in the ad. \u201cI follow the law and the Constitution, and I always do the right thing for Georgia, no matter what.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brad Raffensperger - Standing up for Georgia, No Matter What\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8KB38SXljLw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement pits Raffensperger against prominent GOP contenders including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has received former President Donald Trump\u2019s endorsement, and Attorney General Chris Carr, both of whom have strong support among grassroots conservatives. The winner of the GOP primary will likely face a high-profile Democratic opponent next November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Revisiting the 2020 Election Clash With Trump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raffensperger became a household name during the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, when Georgia became a critical battleground. After President Trump narrowly lost the state to Joe Biden by just under 12,000 votes, Trump and his allies raised concerns about election irregularities and widespread allegations of voter fraud. Raffensperger, as the state\u2019s chief elections officer, found himself at the center of the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite mounting pressure from Trump and many Georgia Republicans to challenge or overturn the results, Raffensperger maintained that his office\u2019s audits and recounts showed no evidence of widespread fraud that would change the outcome. In a now-famous phone call, Trump urged Raffensperger to \u201cfind\u201d enough votes to change the result \u2014 a conversation that later became a flashpoint in national debates over election integrity and presidential power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Raffensperger\u2019s stance drew praise from Democrats and corporate media, it also alienated many in the Republican base, who felt he failed to investigate potential irregularities aggressively enough. That divide has lingered within Georgia GOP politics and is certain to shadow his gubernatorial campaign. Many grassroots conservatives remain skeptical of Raffensperger, while others credit him for adhering to the letter of the law during an unprecedented political firestorm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Crowded Field on Both Sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Republican primary is shaping up to be one of the most watched in the nation. With Raffensperger, Jones, and Carr already in the race, GOP voters will have a clear choice between different brands of Republican leadership \u2014 from establishment-minded governance to more populist, Trump-aligned approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Democratic side, the field is also taking shape. Declared candidates include former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, former GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, former state Sen. Jason Esteves, state Rep. Derrick Jackson, former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, and former pastor Olu Brown. There is also persistent speculation that Stacey Abrams could enter the race again, potentially setting up a dramatic rematch after her narrow 2018 and 2022 defeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia has transformed into a true political battleground over the last decade, with Republicans still holding most statewide offices but Democrats making steady gains. The 2026 gubernatorial race will be pivotal in determining whether Georgia remains under GOP control or flips blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report rates Kemp\u2019s seat a \u201ctoss up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Can Raffensperger manage to make peace with Trump and secure his endorsement? 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