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Brad Raffensperger
Republican
Brad Raffensperger
Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
$1.1M
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSecretary of State
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age71 years old (May 18, 1955)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Western Ontario — BS, Civil Engineering
Notable personal detailsBradford Jay "Brad" Raffensperger is an American politician, civil engineer, and business owner who has served as Georgia’s 29th Secretary of State since January 2019. A Republican, he previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives (2015–2019). He has owned and led engineering/industrial businesses, including Tendon Systems, LLC, and has been a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. He holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from Georgia State University.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports tax relief focused on property taxes: capping annual property-tax growth tied to inflation and implementing exemptions or reductions for seniors while emphasizing making Georgia more affordable and returning dollars to residents. Policy proposals prioritize limiting property tax increases and protecting funding for schools and public safety while reducing tax burdens on homeowners. The position centers on targeted tax cuts rather than broad tax-raising measures.
Healthcare
Supports reducing government involvement and lowering costs for Georgians through tax cuts and regulatory reform rather than expanding government-run health programs. Emphasizes market-oriented approaches and cutting bureaucracy to improve affordability and access. No campaign material on the site endorses Medicaid expansion or single-payer solutions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and state-level measures to address what he calls a border crisis while advocating election-related verification tied to immigration status; has also urged consideration of asylum claims for vulnerable Afghan Christians. His public actions emphasize securing borders and improving systems to verify citizenship for voter registration, alongside selective humanitarian requests for asylum review.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
As a Georgia state legislator, Brad Raffensperger authored a personhood amendment and sponsored legislation aligned with recognizing legal rights at fertilization; he has been described as opposing abortion with no exceptions. His record includes sponsorship of bills promoted by anti-abortion groups and endorsements from anti-abortion organizations.
Public Safety & Guns
Brad Raffensperger expresses support for Second Amendment rights and frames public safety as a priority in his campaign, endorsing stricter school-safety policies while positioning himself as a conservative on related issues. During his time in the Georgia legislature he was connected with discussions of campus-carry measures, and campaign materials have touted pro-gun ratings.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Brad Raffensperger is in the news for his role in Georgia’s competitive Republican gubernatorial primary, where he is running against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and newcomer Rick Jackson. Trump has endorsed Jones, but reports say the race remains competitive despite that backing. Recent campaign finance filings show Raffensperger reporting $5.4 million on hand, compared with Jones’s $15 million and Jackson’s pledge to spend $50 million.
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Articles
TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution4 months ago
Republicans report more cash than Democrats in races for two top Georgia offices
Neutral
NNewsmax4 months ago
Raffensperger: Federal Elections Need REAL ID
Positive
NNewsmax4 months ago
Ga. Lt. Gov. Jones to Newsmax: Raffensperger Let Fulton Slide
Negative
WEWashington Examiner4 months ago
Trump's endorsement isn't stopping Republican challengers in primaries
Neutral
Polls
Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
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