Former Georgia Democratic leader Bob Trammell considers attorney general run
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ATLANTA (AP) — A Democratic former legislative leader said Tuesday that he’s raising money for a possible run for attorney general.

Bob Trammell of Luthersville said he’s exploring whether he should run in 2026 to be Georgia’s chief lawyer.

“Like many Georgians, I’m very concerned about safeguarding our future — for our families, our jobs, and our rights,” Trammell mentioned in a statement. “Setting up an exploratory committee for attorney general is a crucial step in determining the best course of action to protect all Georgians.”

The position will be open as the current Republican, Chris Carr, is pursuing a run for governor. Two Republican state senators — Bill Cowsert from Athens and Brian Strickland from McDonough — have already entered the race. No other Democrat has publicly declared an intention to run yet.

The GOP invested a significant amount into Republican candidate David Jenkins’ successful 2020 campaign to defeat Trammell, the House minority leader at the time. They focused on Trammell’s district partly because it had supported President Donald Trump in 2016 and Republican Governor Brian Kemp in 2018.

His defeat left only one rural white Democrat, Rep. Debbie Buckner of Junction City, in the House, where Republicans now outnumber Democrats 100-89.

Trammell has worked as a lobbyist for the last two years in addition to practicing business and general law. Only in recent weeks has he acknowledged an interest in running for attorney general.

Democrats have thus far been slow to filter into Georgia’s down-ballot statewide races for 2026. Although voters are not yet paying attention, the next six months are crucial for raising money and standing up a campaign.

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