2010 Race for Governor

Georgia’s gubernatorial primary elections are July 20. There are seven Democrats and seven Republicans competing for their party’s nomination to run in the general election November 2.

Georgia Bio asked all the candidates to submit written answers to three questions of critical significance to Georgia’s life sciences industry and the state’s future. The three questions are:
  1. What is the role of state government in supporting life sciences economic development?
  2. How can Georgia ensure that its students will be able to compete for 21st century advanced technology jobs and that our state will have the skilled work force to support life sciences industry growth?
  3. What, if anything, is the most critical need for Georgians when it comes to health care reform?
The following candidates submitted answers.  Click on the name of the candidate to read their responses.

Democratic Party Candidate Responses
Attorney General Thurbert Baker
Former Governor Roy Barnes
Bill Bolton
Mayor Carl Camon
General David Poythress

Republican Party Candidate Responses
Former Congressman Nathan Deal
Former State Senator Eric Johnson
Otis Putnam
State Senator Jeff Chapman


Those candidates who have not responded can still send answers.  They will be posted as received.  Those not yet responding are:  From the Democratic Party, State Rep. Randal Mangham and State Rep. Dubose Porter; and from the Republican Party,  former Secretary of State Karen Handel, Ray McBerry, and Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine.

Questions: Charles Craig 404-920-2043 or charles.craig@gabio.org