<P> The 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018 concurrently with other statewide and local elections to elect the next Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia . Incumbent Republican Governor Nathan Deal is term - limited and thus cannot seek reelection to a third consecutive term . The primary elections were held on May 22, 2018 and a primary runoff was held on July 24, 2018 between Republican candidates Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp . The Democratic nominee is Stacey Abrams, and the Republican nominee is Brian Kemp . </P> <Ul> <Li> Brian Kemp, Secretary of State of Georgia </Li> </Ul> <Li> Brian Kemp, Secretary of State of Georgia </Li> <Ul> <Li> Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia </Li> </Ul>

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