Bill Cowsert Joins 2026 Georgia Attorney General Race

Georgia state Sen. Bill Cowsert has announced his candidacy for the state's attorney general position, becoming the second Republican to enter the race as current Attorney General Chris Carr pursues a gubernatorial bid. Cowsert, known for his long tenure in the Senate and his leadership roles, emphasized a tough-on-crime platform, pledging to aggressively combat gangs, human trafficking, illegal immigration, and fentanyl distribution. He highlighted his work chairing a Senate committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who prosecuted Donald Trump and others over the 2020 election, and vowed to crack down on what he called 'sanctuary cities' in Georgia. Cowsert also promised to address corruption across party lines and expressed opposition to abortion rights while supporting gun rights and tort reform. His announcement further politicizes the open attorney general seat, with no Democratic candidates declared so far. The race is expected to draw significant attention as multiple state senators consider higher office in the upcoming election cycle.