Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch announces run for lieutenant governor, backed by Trump.

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor, aligning his campaign with President Trump’s policies. Gooch, a Republican first elected to the Senate in 2010, aims to succeed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who plans to run for governor. Gooch, known for sponsoring an "America First" license plate bill, faces competition from other Republicans and state Sen. Josh McLaurin on the Democratic side.