Senator Steve Gooch enters the new year as the clear frontrunner in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, leading in every key metric: polling, fundraising, and grassroots voter contact.
Recent polling conducted in mid-to-late December underscores Senator Gooch's commanding position. A survey by InsiderAdvantage and Rosetta Stone shows Senator Gooch in first place among Republican candidates from North Georgia, while the only other North Georgia Senator in the race has dropped to last place in the crowded field. Additionally, a recent DOGE Georgia poll found Senator Gooch with a dominant 64% support among America First voters.
According to the latest financial disclosures, Senator Gooch leads all candidates in fundraising, demonstrating strong grassroots and donor support across the state.
Public records further highlight Senator Gooch's unmatched voter outreach, having reached more voters at events and campaign stops than any other Lt. Governor candidate throughout 2025—connecting directly with Georgians in every corner of the state.
The Lt. Governor's race is widely expected to head to a runoff. However, with North Georgia—and particularly Senator Gooch's current State Senate district—delivering a disproportionate share of Republican primary voters, Senator Gooch stands best positioned to be the Republican Nominee in the November General Election.
