Can This Ex-Republican Win As a Democrat?
Geoff Duncan, a former Republican lieutenant governor of Georgia, has switched parties and is now running for governor as a Democrat. He faces the challenge of winning statewide office in a deeply divided political environment after publicly acknowledging Joe Biden's 2020 victory, which drew backlash from within the GOP. Duncan's campaign represents a rare party switch at the gubernatorial level and could test the limits of political reinvention in modern American politics.
- ▪Geoff Duncan served as lieutenant governor of Georgia as a Republican before switching to the Democratic Party.
- ▪He drew Republican ire for acknowledging Joe Biden's 2020 election win in Georgia.
- ▪Duncan is seeking to become Georgia's first Democratic governor in three decades.
- ▪The podcast 'What Next' features an interview with Duncan about his political transformation.
- ▪Duncan's candidacy highlights the shifting political landscape in Georgia.
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What Next May 04, 20265:20 AM Can This Ex-Republican Win As a Democrat? This former GOP star wants to be Georgia’s first Democratic governor in 30 years. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
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