# Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor nominee? In 2026 Updated: April 29, 2026 Category: Elections Tags: Primaries HTML: /markets/elections/primaries/georgia-republican-lieutenant-governor-nominee/ ## Short Answer **Key takeaway.** Both the **model** and the **market** expect Blake Tillery to be the Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor nominee in 2026, with no compelling evidence of mispricing. ## Key Claims (January 2026) **- - Blake Tillery leads in cash on hand with over $3 million reported.** - Tillery has 24 legislative leadership endorsements from GOP committee chairs. - Incumbent Burt Jones holds general Trump endorsement and significant ad buying capacity. - No candidate has secured formal endorsements from Governor Kemp or Donald Trump. - Lt. Governor Jones faced a multi-week, **$5** million anonymous Super PAC attack. ### Why This Matters (GEO) - AI agents extract claims, not arguments. - Improves citation probability in summaries and answer cards. - Enables fact stitching across multiple sources. ## Executive Verdict **Key takeaway.** **Market** prices **1.4%** higher than **model**'s **13.6%**, implying 6.7x payout if correct, despite Tillery's strong support. ### Who Wins and Why | Outcome | Market | Model | Why | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | David Clark | 15.0% | 13.6% | No specific details were provided in the research excerpt for this candidate. | | John F. Kennedy | 33.0% | 26.7% | No specific details were provided in the research excerpt for this candidate. | | Greg Dolezal | 16.0% | 11.9% | He lacks reported financial data, legislative endorsements, or an explicit Trump endorsement. | ## Model vs Market | Outcome | Market Probability | Octagon Model Probability | | --- | --- | --- | | David Clark | 15.0% | 13.6% | | John F. Kennedy | 33.0% | 26.7% | | Greg Dolezal | 16.0% | 11.9% | | Steve Gooch | 18.0% | 16.0% | | Blake Tillery | 30.0% | 29.8% | | Takosha Swan | 1.0% | 1.0% | | Brenda Nelson-Porter | 1.0% | 1.0% | - Expiration: May 19, 2026 ## Market Behavior & Price Dynamics This prediction market has experienced extreme volatility over a very short period. After beginning at a baseline of 1.0%, the contract's perceived probability surged dramatically by 62 percentage points to a peak of 63.0% on April 21. This indicates a sudden, powerful shift in trader sentiment. However, this peak was unsustainable, as the price collapsed just as quickly, plummeting 56 points to 7.0% by April 23. Following this crash, the price saw another minor drop of 8 points to its current level of 15.0%. The overall pattern is not one of a steady trend but of a speculative bubble that formed and burst within a single week. The provided context does not offer any specific news or events to explain the cause of these drastic price movements. The massive spike and subsequent collapse likely reflect a market reacting to a significant, unconfirmed rumor or a speculative event that failed to materialize. Total volume of 3,621 contracts suggests moderate interest over the market's life, but the extreme price swings without clear external catalysts may indicate low liquidity, where a few trades can disproportionately affect the price. The 63.0% level acted as a clear resistance point that was sharply rejected. Market sentiment appears to have shifted from dormant to highly speculative and back to uncertain. The current price of 15.0% suggests traders assign a low, but not negligible, probability to the outcome, having settled far below the speculative peak. ## Significant Price Movements ### Outcome: John F. Kennedy #### 📉 April 28, 2026: 61.0pp drop Price decreased from 90.0% to 29.0% **What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly. #### 📈 April 27, 2026: 78.0pp spike Price increased from 12.0% to 90.0% **What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly. ### Outcome: Greg Dolezal #### 📈 April 26, 2026: 9.0pp spike Price increased from 6.0% to 15.0% **What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly. ### Outcome: Steve Gooch #### 📉 April 24, 2026: 39.0pp drop Price decreased from 76.0% to 37.0% **What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly. ### Outcome: David Clark #### 📉 April 23, 2026: 56.0pp drop Price decreased from 63.0% to 7.0% **What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly. ## Contract Snapshot This market resolves to "Yes" if Blake Tillery wins the Republican Party nomination for the 2026 Georgia Lieutenant Governorship, as verified by the Georgia Republican Party; otherwise, it resolves to "No." The market opened on April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT and will close after the outcome occurs, or by May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, with payouts projected 30 minutes after closing. Persons employed by any of the Source Agencies are prohibited from trading this contract. ## Market Discussion Limited public discussion available for this market. ## Market Data | Contract | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | Last Price | Volume | Open Interest | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Brenda Nelson-Porter | 1% | 3% | 1% | $35 | $35 | | Blake Tillery | 29% | 30% | 30% | $862.7 | $827.7 | | David Clark | 14% | 17% | 15% | $3,621.96 | $1,786.15 | | Greg Dolezal | 13% | 17% | 16% | $1,128.42 | $1,108.42 | | John F. Kennedy | 26% | 30% | 33% | $1,373.8 | $1,338.8 | | Steve Gooch | 17% | 22% | 18% | $1,071.95 | $765.95 | | Takosha Swan | 1% | 4% | 1% | $36 | $36 | ## Have Kemp or Trump Endorsed a Georgia LG Candidate for 2026? Primary Election Date | May 19, 2026 [[^]](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/03/10/seven-candidates-are-running-in-the-republican-primary-for-lieutenant-governor-of-georgia-on-may-19-2026/) | Governor Kemp Endorsement Status | No public, formal endorsement reported [[^]](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/03/10/seven-candidates-are-running-in-the-republican-primary-for-lieutenant-governor-of-georgia-on-may-19-2026/) | Former President Trump Endorsement Status | No public, formal endorsement reported [[^]](https://apnews.com/article/georgia-lieutenant-governor-dolezal-trump-55cefb7d889f49a61b3856b133ab0f3e) | **No candidate has secured a formal endorsement from Kemp or Trump** No candidate has secured a formal endorsement from Kemp or Trump. The research indicates no explicit information identifying a candidate who has secured a public, formal endorsement from either incumbent Governor Brian Kemp or former President Donald Trump for the 2026 Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor primary. Consequently, it is not possible to assess any subsequent polling bump of at least 5 points for an endorsed candidate, as no such endorsement has been identified. Multiple candidates are running in the May 2026 Republican primary. Several candidates are running in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia on May 19, 2026 [[^]](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/03/10/seven-candidates-are-running-in-the-republican-primary-for-lieutenant-governor-of-georgia-on-may-19-2026/). While various sources discuss the candidates and the primary election, none of the provided materials explicitly state that Governor Brian Kemp has made an endorsement for this specific race. Trump has not formally endorsed any lieutenant governor candidate. Similarly, despite Georgia state Senator Greg Dolezal's campaign being described as having a "MAGA" or "hard-right" platform, aligning with former President Trump's base [[^]](https://apnews.com/article/georgia-lieutenant-governor-dolezal-trump-55cefb7d889f49a61b3856b133ab0f3e), the provided research does not report a public, formal endorsement from Donald Trump for Dolezal or any other candidate in the lieutenant gubernatorial primary. Since no formal endorsement from Governor Kemp or former President Trump is explicitly identified, the question regarding a subsequent polling bump cannot be addressed. ## What Is Tillery's Financial Position in the Lieutenant Governor Race? Tillery Cash on Hand | Over $3 million (as of January 2026) [[^]](https://southeastgeorgiatoday.com/index.php?Itemid=101&catid=1023&id=101029%3Atillery-tops-3-million-in-bid-for-lt-governor&option=com_content&view=article) | Tillery Financial Standing | Strong (among Republican candidates) [[^]](https://southeastgeorgiatoday.com/index.php?Itemid=101&catid=1023&id=101029%3Atillery-tops-3-million-in-bid-for-lt-governor&option=com_content&view=article) | Republican Candidates' Trend | Cash advantage over Democratic counterparts (early 2026) [[^]](https://m.ajc.com/politics/2026/02/republicans-report-more-cash-than-democrats-in-races-for-two-top-georgia-offices/) | **Tillery leads in cash on hand among Republican candidates** Tillery leads in cash on hand among Republican candidates. For the 2026 Georgia Lieutenant Governor primary, Republican candidate Tillery has shown substantial financial strength, accumulating over **$3** million in his campaign as of January 2026 [[^]](https://southeastgeorgiatoday.com/index.php?Itemid=101&catid=1023&id=**101029%**3Atillery-tops-3-million-in-bid-for-lt-governor&option=com_content&view=article). This strong financial position is consistent with broader reports from early 2026, which indicated that Republican candidates for top Georgia offices generally maintained a cash advantage over their Democratic opponents [[^]](https://m.ajc.com/politics/2026/02/republicans-report-more-cash-than-democrats-in-races-for-two-top-georgia-offices/). Specific grassroots donor metrics were not available in the research. While Tillery exhibits a clear lead in reported cash on hand based on the provided information, the research lacks specific data detailing the largest number of individual in-state donors contributing under **$1000** for any candidate. Consequently, it is not possible to identify a candidate consistently maintaining the highest number of grassroots-level donors under these particular criteria from the available sources. The provided information primarily emphasizes overall cash accumulation and fundraising totals, rather than granular donor metrics [[^]](https://m.ajc.com/politics/2026/02/republicans-report-more-cash-than-democrats-in-races-for-two-top-georgia-offices/). ## Who Has Most Legislative Leadership Endorsements for GA Lt. Gov.? Total Legislative Leadership Endorsements | 24 [[^]](http://tilleryforgeorgia.com/endorsements/) | State Senator Chair Endorsements | 17 [[^]](https://ltgov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-12/lt-governor-burt-jones-announces-new-senate-committee-chairs) | House Representative Chair Endorsements | 7 [[^]](http://tilleryforgeorgia.com/endorsements/) | **State Senator Blake Tillery leads in legislative leadership endorsements for the May 19, 2026 Republican Lieutenant Governor primary** State Senator Blake Tillery leads in legislative leadership endorsements for the May 19, 2026 Republican Lieutenant Governor primary. He has consolidated the most support from the Georgia General Assembly leadership, having received a total of 24 public endorsements from current GOP State Senators and House Representatives who hold a committee chairmanship [[^]](http://tilleryforgeorgia.com/endorsements/). Based on available research, no other candidate in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor has documented endorsements from current GOP State Senators or House Representatives who hold committee chairmanships, positioning Tillery as the leader in this specific type of legislative support [[^]](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/03/10/seven-candidates-are-running-in-the-republican-primary-for-lieutenant-governor-of-georgia-on-may-19-2026/). Tillery's endorsements span both Senate and House leadership roles within the General Assembly. Among these, Tillery garnered 17 endorsements from current GOP State Senators who chair committees [[^]](https://ltgov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-12/lt-governor-burt-jones-announces-new-senate-committee-chairs). These include Senators such as Max Burns (Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security), Steve Gooch (Appropriations), Bo Hatchett (Judiciary), and Bill Cowsert (Rules) [[^]](https://ltgov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-12/lt-governor-burt-jones-announces-new-senate-committee-chairs). Additionally, seven current GOP House Representatives holding committee chairmanships have endorsed Tillery, including Matt Hatchett (Game, Fish & Parks), Noel Williams, Jr. (Agriculture & Consumer Affairs), and Trey Kelley (Judiciary (Non-Civil)) [[^]](http://tilleryforgeorgia.com/endorsements/). ## Are There Head-to-Head Polls for 2026 Georgia LG Primary? Head-to-Head Polling Data | Not available for 2026 Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor primary [[^]](https://www.propitiousllc.com/georgia-lt-governor-may-primary-tier-2) | Candidate Favorability Ratings | No specific ratings for lower-polling candidates available [[^]](https://www.propitiousllc.com/georgia-lt-governor-may-primary-tier-2) | Blake Tillery Poll Mention | 12% in one analysis, but not a head-to-head poll [[^]](https://www.propitiousllc.com/georgia-lt-governor-may-primary-tier-2) | **No public polling models 2026 Georgia Lieutenant Governor head-to-head matchups** No public polling models 2026 Georgia Lieutenant Governor head-to-head matchups. Based on available web research, there is no public or leaked internal polling data that specifically models head-to-head matchups for the 2026 Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor primary [[^]](https://www.propitiousllc.com/georgia-lt-governor-may-primary-tier-2). The provided sources do not include any polls that assess how candidates would perform against each other in a runoff scenario or provide specific favorability ratings for individual candidates, especially for lower-polling contenders [[^]](https://www.propitiousllc.com/georgia-lt-governor-may-primary-tier-2). Limited analysis discusses runoff **probability** but lacks specific matchup data. While one analysis discusses the high **probability** of a runoff in a crowded field, it does not include head-to-head matchups or explicit favorability ratings [[^]](https://www.propitiousllc.com/georgia-lt-governor-may-primary-tier-2). This analysis mentions a potential poll placing Blake Tillery at **12%** with other candidates in single digits [[^]](https://www.propitiousllc.com/georgia-lt-governor-may-primary-tier-2). Other cited polling data focuses on the 2026 Georgia Governor and U.S. Senate Republican primaries, not the Lieutenant Governor race [[^]](https://winwithjmc.com/archives/10456). Without specific data, runoff favorability for lower-polling candidates remains unassessed. Therefore, based solely on the information provided, it is not possible to determine if lower-polling candidates possess significantly higher favorability ratings that might position them to win over supporters of eliminated candidates in a runoff scenario. ## Who Targeted Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones in 2025? First Sustained Campaign | Anonymous Super PAC (late 2025) [[^]](http://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/29/anonymous-money-fuels-5-million-in-attacks-on-georgias-lt-gov-burt-jones) | Spending by Dec 29, 2025 | Approximately $5 million [[^]](http://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/29/anonymous-money-fuels-5-million-in-attacks-on-georgias-lt-gov-burt-jones) | Target | Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones [[^]](http://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/29/anonymous-money-fuels-5-million-in-attacks-on-georgias-lt-gov-burt-jones) | **An anonymous Super PAC launched the first multi-week attack ads on Lt** An anonymous Super PAC launched the first multi-week attack ads on Lt. Governor Burt Jones. This Super PAC initiated a sustained, multi-week broadcast television advertising campaign specifically targeting Georgia's Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones, by late 2025 [[^]](http://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/29/anonymous-money-fuels-5-million-in-attacks-on-georgias-lt-gov-burt-jones). These attack ads amounted to approximately **$5** million in spending by December 29, 2025, well before the official qualifying week in March 2026 [[^]](http://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/29/anonymous-money-fuels-5-million-in-attacks-on-georgias-lt-gov-burt-jones). While sources described these as statewide "Georgia" ads, multi-million dollar television campaigns in the state typically include prominent media markets such as Atlanta due to its population and political influence [[^]](http://www.gpb.org/news/2025/12/29/anonymous-money-fuels-5-million-in-attacks-on-georgias-lt-gov-burt-jones). Lt. Governor Jones accused Rick Jackson and launched a counter-campaign. Subsequently, Lt. Governor Burt Jones publicly accused Rick Jackson, a gubernatorial candidate, of being the source behind these "dark money" attack ads [[^]](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/03/15/lt-gov-burt-jones-casts-rick-jackson-source-dark-money-attack-ads-record/?outputType=apps). In response, and ahead of the Georgia GOP Primary, Burt Jones launched his own "seven-figure TV blitz," highlighting his endorsement from Donald Trump and further exposing Rick Jackson [[^]](https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4532377878261-exclusive-burt-jones-launches-seven-figure-tv-blitz-highlighting-trump-endorsement-exposing-rick-jackson-ahead-of-georgia-gop-primary). ## What Could Change the Odds **Key takeaway.** Catalyst analysis unavailable. ## Key Dates & Catalysts - **Expiration:** May 19, 2026 - **Closes:** May 19, 2026 ## Decision-Flipping Events - Catalyst analysis unavailable. ## Related Research Reports - [EU loses a member before 2030?](/markets/elections/international/eu-loses-a-member-before-2030/) - [Who will run for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination?](/markets/elections/2028/who-will-run-for-the-2028-republican-presidential-nomination/) - [How many AIPAC-endorsed candidates will lose their primaries?](/markets/elections/how-many-aipac-endorsed-candidates-will-lose-their-primaries/) - [Alaska Senate winner? (Person)](/markets/elections/us-elections/alaska-senate-winner-person/) ## Historical Resolutions No historical resolution data available for this series. ## Disclaimer This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or trading advice. Prediction markets involve risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. We are not affiliated with Kalshi or any prediction market platform. Market data may be delayed or incomplete. ### Data Sources & Model Transparency **Data Sources:** Octagon Deep Research aggregates information from multiple sources including news, filings, and market data. **Freshness:** Analysis is generated periodically and may not reflect the latest developments. Verify critical information from primary sources.