A former Democratic state representative has entered the election to succeed Republican Chris Carr as attorney general.
Former House Minority Leader Bob Trammell on Wednesday became the first Democrat to announce his candidacy to become the state’s top attorney, saying he wants to “bring about real change” during a tumultuous era.
Trammell, a UGA graduate, grew up in Luthersville in Meriwether County and served as county attorney there. He was also the top Democrat in the state House, as minority leader from 2017–2021.
Two Republicans, both state senators and lawyers, are already competing for the office: Athens Senator Bill Cowsert, who chairs the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, and Brian Strickland of McDonough, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee.
