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Governor’s Race is Heating Up: See Where Candidates Stand On Manufacturing

Mark your calendar for April 21, when GAM hosts a Legislative Affairs and Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The non-partisan event offers a public forum for 2026 gubernatorial candidates to present their platforms and respond to questions — specifically pertaining to how they will approach manufacturing and industry success in Georgia.

All candidates who have polled at least 2% will be invited to participate. The general primary is May 19.

“Given the significance of the 2026 gubernatorial race in Georgia and the number of candidates entering the field, it’s vital that we promote informed civic engagement among Georgia manufacturers and industry partners,” explains Brittney Hull, GAM’s vice president of Government Affairs. “Our democratic process hinges on transparency and healthy dialogue.”

GAM is hosting the event with several industry partners such as Georgia Paper and Forest Products Association (GPFPA), Georgia Mining Association, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Forestry Association.

Candidates will be asked the same set of questions regarding their positions on the following topics as they relate to manufacturing:

• Energy and infrastructure
• Environment and regulatory
• Taxes and economic policy
• Education and workforce development

The event will take place at Comcast’s offices at The Battery Atlanta, and will also be livestreamed. The Gubernatorial Candidate Forum starts at 12:30 p.m.; GAM members are invited to arrive at 10:00 a.m. for a members-only Legislative Update session.

More details to come — but go ahead and RSVP to stay in the loop!

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