2014 Georgia gubernatorial election

none related races 2014 United States gubernatorial elections 2014 Georgia elections January 2025 September 2023 2014 Georgia gubernatorial election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 42.25% 2010 Georgia gubernatorial election 2010 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Nathan Deal, April 25, 2017 (cropped).jpg 150x150px Nathan Deal Republican Party (United States) 1,345,237 52.74% File:Jason Carter 02 (cropped).jpg Jason Carter Democratic Party (United States) 1,144,794 44.88% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250px Deal: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Carter: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Hunt: #f1c92a 50–60%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No data Governor Nathan Deal Republican Party (United States) Nathan Deal Republican Party (United States) The 2014 Georgia gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor of Georgia, concurrently with the election to Georgia's Class II U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor Nathan Deal was elected to a second term in office by a margin of 7.8%. He defeated two primary challengers and in the general election, defeated Democratic state senator Jason Carter and Libertarian nominee businessman and engineer Andrew Hunt, who were unopposed in their respective primaries. As of 2022, this is the last time that Cobb and Gwinnett counties voted for the Republican candidate for governor; and the last time that Burke, Chattahoochee, Dooly, Quitman, Twiggs, Washington, and Wilkinson counties voted for the Democratic candidate. As of , this is the last time the Democratic nominee was not a black woman. Republican primary Candidates Declared John Barge, State School Superintendenthttp://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/23491899/article-Ga--schools-superintendent-to-run-for-governor Ga. schools superintendent to run for governor August 31, 2013 August 31, 2013 Associated Press Marietta Daily Journal Christina A. Cassidy Nathan Deal, incumbent governor David Pennington, Mayor of Daltonhttp://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/daltons-mayor-to-challenge-deal-in-gop-primary/nYjk6/ Dalton's mayor to challenge Deal in GOP primary July 9, 2013 July 9, 2013 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Greg Bluestein Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NathanDeal JohnBarge DavidPennington UndecidedInsiderAdvantageInsiderAdvantage May 18, 2014 852 ±3.36% 62.1% 5.1% 9.9% 22.9%SurveyUSASurveyUSA May 8–12, 2014 634 ± 4% 63% 10% 15% 12%SurveyUSASurveyUSA April 24–27, 2014 501 ± 4.3% 64% 10% 11% 16%InsiderAdvantagehttps://archive.today/20140418140332/http://www.onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2014-04-17/poll-shows-perdue-deal-still-leading InsiderAdvantage April 13–15, 2014 804 ±3.4% 61% 4% 7% 28%Landmark/RosettaLandmark/Rosetta https://web.archive.org/web/20140327234755/http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/david-perdue-leads-exclusive-poll-republican-cadid/nfLzp/ March 27, 2014 March 23–24, 2014 600 ± 4% 58% 8% 7% 27%SurveyUSASurveyUSA March 16–18, 2014 508 ± 4.2% 65% 7% 11% 17%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 2–5, 2013 260 ± 6.1% 71% 8% — 21% 71% — 11% 19%20/20 Insight, LLC20/20 Insight, LLC May 7–9, 2013 ? ± ? 53% — 18% 29% Results thumb|250px|Results by county: #E27F7F Deal #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #FF9A50 Pennington #FF9A50 50–60% Republican primary resultshttp://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/51345/130487/en/summary.html UNOFFICIAL RESULTS General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election May 20, 2014 Georgia Secretary of State May 26, 2014 Nathan Deal (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 430,170 72.15 David Pennington Republican Party (United States) 99,548 16.70 John Barge Republican Party (United States) 66,500 11.15 596,218 100 Democratic primary Candidates Declared Jason Carter, state senator and grandson of former U.S. president and former governor Jimmy CarterChristina A. Cassidy http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/jason-carter-run-governor_n_4231904.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 Jason Carter, Jimmy Carter's Grandson, To Run For Georgia Governor The Huffington Post November 7, 2013 November 7, 2013 Withdrew Connie Stokes, former DeKalb County Commissioner, former state senator and candidate for GA-04 in 2004 and 2010 (running for Lieutenant Governor)Cassidy Christina A. Jimmy Carter's Grandson to Run for Ga. Governor https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/jason-carter-run-ga-governor-20813118?singlePage=true 7 November 2013 ABC News 7 November 2013 Declined Stacey Abrams, Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representativeshttp://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/sep/03/your-daily-jolt-john-barge-kicks-gubernatorial-run/ Your Daily Jolt: John Barge kicks off gubernatorial run today Atlanta Journal-Constitution September 3, 2013 September 3, 2013 Roy Barnes, former governor and nominee for governor in 2010 Shirley Franklin, former mayor of Atlantahttp://www.peachpundit.com/2013/08/14/shirley-franklin-speculation/ Shirley Franklin Speculation-Could She Run for Office? August 14, 2013 August 18, 2013 Peach Pundit Ed Hula March 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212521/http://www.peachpundit.com/2013/08/14/shirley-franklin-speculation/ dead Scott Holcomb, state representativehttp://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/hotlineoncall/2013/05/holcomb-considering-ga-senate-gubernatorial-bids-01 Holcomb Considering Ga. Senate, Gubernatorial Bids May 1, 2013 May 1, 2013 National Journal Sarah Mimms https://web.archive.org/web/20130503032314/http://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/hotlineoncall/2013/05/holcomb-considering-ga-senate-gubernatorial-bids-01 May 3, 2013 dead mdy-allhttps://twitter.com/RepScottHolcomb/status/398482132709818368 I just donated – you should too... November 7, 2013 December 16, 2013 Twitter Scott Holcomb Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlantahttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/23254736/mayor-kasim-reed-to-announce-candidacy-for-re-election Mayor Kasim Reed announces candidacy for re-election CBS Atlanta August 26, 2013 August 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130826180608/http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/23254736/mayor-kasim-reed-to-announce-candidacy-for-re-election August 26, 2013 dead Results Democratic primary results Jason Carter Democratic Party (United States) 304,243 100 304,243 100 Libertarian primary Candidates Declared Andrew Hunt, businessman and engineerhttp://www.lp.org/candidates/liberty-candidates-14/dr-andrew-hunt Dr. Andrew Hunt Libertarian Party 17 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407084252/http://www.lp.org/candidates/liberty-candidates-14/dr-andrew-hunt 7 April 2014 dead dmy-all General election Debates Complete video of debate, October 19, 2014 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 26, 2014 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 3, 2018 Lean R November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Lean R November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NathanDeal (R) JasonCarter (D) AndrewHunt (L) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 47% 43% 4% — 6% 49% 45% — — 6%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications November 2, 2014 1,500 ± 2.5% 51% 45% 3% — 2%Insider AdvantageInsider Advantage November 2, 2014 1,463 ± 3% 47% 44% 5% — 4%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 30 – November 2, 2014 591 ± 4.1% 47% 42% 5% — 5%YouGovYouGov October 25–31, 2014 1,743 ± 3.2% 45% 41% 1% 1% 12%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 26–30, 2014 603 LV ± 4% 48% 43% 3% 1% 5% 875 RV ± 3.3% 46% 42% 4% 1% 7%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes October 29, 2014 1,500 ± 2.5% 48% 46% 4% — 3%Vox Populi PollingVox Populi Polling poppolling.com http://www.poppolling.com/index.php?polls-news&a=view&article_id=41#.VFPspb7ZL-v https://web.archive.org/web/20141031211855/http://www.poppolling.com/index.php?polls-news&a=view&article_id=41#.VFPspb7ZL-v October 31, 2014 usurped October 28, 2014 602 ± 4% 49% 42% 3% — 7%MonmouthMonmouth October 26–28, 2014 436 ± 4.7% 48% 42% 5% — 5%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 25–27, 2014 977 ± 3% 49% 43% — 2% 6%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 24–27, 2014 611 ± 4% 46% 44% 3% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 23–24, 2014 771 ± ?% 48% 45% 4% — 3%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,774 ± 4% 47% 43% 2% 0% 8%Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAtlanta Journal-Constitution October 16–23, 2014 1,170 ± 3.6% 46% 41% 6% — 7%Insider AdvantageInsider Advantage October 21–22, 2014 704 ± 3.7% 44% 44% 5% — 8%CNN/ORC InternationalCNN/ORC International October 19–22, 2014 565 ± 4% 46% 48% 6% — —Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications October 20–21, 2014 1,000 ± 2.75% 48% 45% 5% — 2%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 17–20, 2014 606 ± 4.1% 45% 43% 4% — 8%GaPundit.comGaPundit.com https://web.archive.org/web/20141018125532/http://www.wrbl.com/story/26806078/wrbl-poll-voters-moving-towards-mainstream-party-candidates October 18, 2014 October 13–14, 2014 1,543 ± 2.49% 44% 44% 6% — 5%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 10–13, 2014 563 ± 4.2% 46% 46% 4% — 4%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications https://web.archive.org/web/20141012122229/http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/senate-governor-races-tied-potential-runoffs-futur/nhgXw/ October 12, 2014 October 7–9, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 45% 45% 5% — 5%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 2–6, 2014 566 ± 4.2% 46% 44% 4% — 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 46% 41% 4% — 9% 50% 45% — — 5%Hickman AnalyticsHickman Analytics September 26 – October 5, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 44% 36% 9% — 13%Rasmussen Reports September 30 – October 1, 2014 1,000 ± 4% 49% 43% — 2% 6%Insider Advantagehttp://insideradvantage.com/2014/10/03/insideradvantagefox5morris-news-super-poll-carter-and-deal-statistically-tied-perdue-drops-to-47-nunn-advances-to-43/ Insider Advantage October 4, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006121525/http://insideradvantage.com/2014/10/03/insideradvantagefox5morris-news-super-poll-carter-and-deal-statistically-tied-perdue-drops-to-47-nunn-advances-to-43/ dead September 29 – October 1, 2014 947 ± 3.2% 44% 43% 4% — 9%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 1,851 ± 3% 48% 43% 1% 0% 7%SurveyUSAhttp://archive.11alive.com/assetpool/documents/140923120250_11AlivePoll092414.pdf SurveyUSA September 24, 2014 September 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140925050249/http://archive.11alive.com/assetpool/documents/140923120250_11AlivePoll092414.pdf dead medic September 19–22, 2014 550 ± 4.3% 44% 45% 4% — 7%Rasmussen Reports September 15–16, 2014 750 ± 4% 45% 44% — 3% 8%Insider AdvantageInsider Advantage September 10–11, 2014 1,167 ± 2.9% 44% 40% 7% — 9%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications September 9–11, 2014 1,109 ± 2.9% 44% 47% 4% — 5%Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAtlanta Journal-Constitution https://web.archive.org/web/20140912205455/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/09/12/ajc-poll-governors-race-in-virtual-tie-david-perdue-has-slight-lead/ September 12, 2014 September 8–11, 2014 884 ± 4% 43% 42% 7% — 8%SurveyUSAhttp://archive.11alive.com/assetpool/documents/140909120021_PollPrint.pdf SurveyUSA September 10, 2014 September 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195436/http://archive.11alive.com/assetpool/documents/140909120021_PollPrint.pdf dead medic September 5–8, 2014 558 ± 4.2% 45% 44% 4% — 6%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 1,900 ± 3% 47% 39% 4% 1% 9%GaPundit.comGaPundit.com https://web.archive.org/web/20140904205431/http://www.wrbl.com/story/26427980/wrbl-poll-georgia-governor-senate-races-remain-tight September 4, 2014 August 24–25, 2014 1,578 ± 2.47% 44% 42% 7% — 8%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications https://web.archive.org/web/20140824070215/http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/poll-nunn-widens-lead-over-perdue/ng7Z6/ August 24, 2014 August 20–21, 2014 600 ± 4% 40% 44% — — 16%SurveyUSASurveyUSA August 14–17, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 48% 39% 4% — 8%InsiderAdvantagehttp://insideradvantage.com/2014/08/14/insideradvantagefox5morris-news-survey-shows-perdue-with-solid-lead-in-senate-contest-carter-and-deal-statistically-tied-could-runoffs-be-looming/ InsiderAdvantage August 15, 2014 August 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819102953/http://insideradvantage.com/2014/08/14/insideradvantagefox5morris-news-survey-shows-perdue-with-solid-lead-in-senate-contest-carter-and-deal-statistically-tied-could-runoffs-be-looming/ dead August 12–13, 2014 719 ± 3.7% 43% 39% 7% — 11%Hicks Evaluation GroupHicks Evaluation Group August 8–10, 2014 788 ± 3.48% 45% 45% — — 9%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications July 25, 2014 750 ± 3.8% 40% 47% 5% — 9%Rasmussen Reports July 23–24, 2014 750 ± 4% 44% 45% — 3% 8%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 2,568 ± 3.4% 50% 41% — 1% 8%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications https://web.archive.org/web/20140718182128/http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/poll-shows-carter-widening-lead-over-deal/nghbm/ July 18, 2014 July 15, 2014 750 ± 4 41% 49% 4% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 11–13, 2014 664 ± ? 41% 40% 8% — 11%Insider AdvantageInsider Advantage June 24–25, 2014 1,349 ± 2.7% 47% 40% — 3% 10%SurveyUSASurveyUSA June 3–5, 2014 999 ± 3.2% 44% 38% 7% — 11%Rasmussen Reports May 21–22, 2014 750 ± 4% 41% 48% — 3% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 21–22, 2014 803 ± ?% 43% 43% 7% — 7%SurveyUSA May 8–12, 2014 1,380 ± 2.7% 43% 37% 7% — 14%Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAtlanta Journal-Constitution May 5–8, 2014 1,012 ± 4% 48% 44% — — 8%Saint LeoSaint Leo May 5–6, 2014 1,000 ± 3% 38% 35% 11% — 16%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist April 30 – May 5, 2014 2,196 ± 2.1% 50% 40% — 1% 10%SurveyUSA April 24–27, 2014 1,567 ± 2.5% 41% 37% 9% — 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 1–3, 2014 628 ± 4% 42% 43% — — 15%Landmark/Rosetta StoneLandmark/Rosetta Stone https://web.archive.org/web/20140408075438/http://gapundit.com/2014/04/02/landmark-communications-press-release-poll-governors-race/ April 8, 2014 March 30, 2014 575 ± 4% 43% 39% — — 18%Insider AdvantageInsider Advantage March 13, 2014 486 ± 4.3% 38% 41% — — 21%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 19–20, 2014 833 ± 4% 45% 42% — — 12%Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAtlanta Journal-Constitution January 6–9, 2014 802 ± 4% 47% 38% — — 15%Insider AdvantageInsider Advantage January 6, 2014 529 ± 4.6% 44% 22% — — 34%Anzalone Liszt GroveAnzalone Liszt Grove October 14–20, 2013 600 ± 4% 44% 36% — — 20%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 7–8, 2013 602 ± 4.1% 44% 40% — — 16%Public Policy Polling August 2–5, 2013 520 ± 4.3% 48% 33% — — 19%20/20 Insight, LLC May 7–9, 2013 1,483 ± 2.5% 42% 45% — — 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 15–18, 2013 602 ± 4% 46% 38% — — 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 30–December 2, 2012 729 ± 3.6% 46% 38% — — 17% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NathanDeal (R) StaceyAbrams (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 2–5, 2013 520 ± 4.3% 47% 34% 19%20/20 Insight, LLC May 7–9, 2013 1,483 ± 2.5% 45% 39% 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NathanDeal (R) JohnBarrow (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 15–18, 2013 602 ± 4% 48% 38% 14%Public Policy Polling November 30 – December 2, 2012 729 ± 3.6% 44% 40% 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NathanDeal (R) ScottHolcomb (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 2–5, 2013 520 ± 4.3% 48% 28% 24%20/20 Insight, LLC May 7–9, 2013 1,483 ± 2.5% 41% 41% 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NathanDeal (R) KasimReed (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 15–18, 2013 602 ± 4% 48% 38% 14%Public Policy Polling November 30 – December 2, 2012 729 ± 3.6% 47% 40% 13% background:#cff Hypothetical runoff polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NathanDeal (R) JasonCarter (D) Other UndecidedNBC News/Marist October 26–30, 2014 603 LV ± 4% 50% 46% <1% 4% 875 RV ± 3.3% 48% 45% 1% 6% Results 2014 Georgia gubernatorial electionGA – Election Results http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/54042/149045/en/summary.html Georgia Secretary of State 28 July 2015 Republican Party (United States) Nathan Deal (incumbent) 1,345,237 52.74% -0.28% Democratic Party (United States) Jason Carter 1,144,794 44.88% +1.91% Libertarian Party (United States) Andrew Hunt 60,185 2.36% -1.65% 432 0.02% +0.02% 2,550,648 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Douglas (largest town: Douglasville) Henry (largest city: Stockbridge) Newton (largest town: Covington) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Baker (largest city: Newton) Brooks (largest city: Quitman) Clinch (Largest city: Homerville) Early (largest city: Blakely) McIntosh (largest municipality: Darien) Mitchell (largest municipality: Camilla) Peach (largest municipality: Fort Valley) Webster (largest town: Preston) References External links Georgia gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites (Archived) Nathan Deal for Governor Jason Carter for Governor David Pennington for Governor John Barge for Governor Andrew Hunt for Governor Gubernatorial 2014 Georgia Category:November 2014 in the United States Category:July 2014 in the United States