NOTE: InsiderAdvantage has polled Georgia statewide elections more than any other polling unit in modern history. Since 2002 the firm has provides polling for three different Atlanta network affiliates and newspapers around the state. RealClearPolitics ranks the firm among the most accurate multi-state pollsters in the nation. This begins our series of polls of the 2026 contests.
800 likely GOP primary voters; Survey dates: April 22-23; MOE: 3.46%; Weighted for age, race, and gender. Mixed mode text/panel
Governor:
Rick Jackson: 32%
Burt Jones: 25%
Brad Raffensperger: 11%
Carr 6%
Other: 3%
Undecided: 23%
Senate:
Mike Collins: 27%
Buddy Carter: 24%
Derek Dooley: 16%
Other: 4%
Undecided: 29%
Trump Approval GOP Voters:
Approve: 86%
Disapprove: 6%
Undecided: 8%
InsiderAdvantage Pollster Matt Towery:
“In the race for governor Rick Jackson enjoys a lead, particularly among female and senior voters. But Burt Jones is in a solid second place, enjoying support from younger voters. Brad Raffensperger and Chris Carr are basically splitting the male and female metro voters who might be less inclined to support President Trump. There is a high undecided in the race, but from my years of experience a good deal of that number, this far out, is made up of voters who say they are voting, but don’t end up participating.
The Senate race is more competitive. The distance between Mike Collins and Buddy Carter is within the margin of error. And Derek Dooley has gained ground. There is room for Dooley to come up more given his support by Governor Kemp. Kemp’s appeal has been in metro areas where female and senior voters like his style. The largest undecideds are in those demographics. This race could end up a three man toss-up by the time we get to election day.
President Trump has amazingly strong approval among likely GOP voters at 86%. This explains why virtually every ad by every candidate has his name in it.”
TABS AND THE LT. GOV CONTEST LATER TODAY
