Georgia’s open lieutenant governor race features Republican state Sen. Greg Dolezal and Democratic state Sen. Josh McLaurin, both of whom secured nominations in June runoffs after the incumbent pursued the governorship instead. Trader odds remain near even because Georgia’s electorate has split closely in recent statewide contests, with limited polling showing McLaurin holding a modest edge among likely voters. Dolezal received an endorsement from Gov. Brian Kemp in September that reinforced mainstream Republican support, while McLaurin has highlighted legislative bipartisanship and affordability priorities. Campaign contrasts over immigration, education policy, taxes, and data-center regulation have not yet produced decisive movement, leaving the November 3 outcome sensitive to turnout patterns and any late shifts in voter sentiment.