A political storm brews in Georgia as former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan finds himself at odds with his longtime party affiliates.
According to Fox News, the Georgia Republican Party's State Executive Committee has unanimously voted to expel former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from the party, citing accusations of disloyalty and undermining Republican candidates.
The resolution, finalized on January 6, 2025, outlines multiple allegations against Duncan, including claims that he endorsed Democratic opponents and exploited his Republican affiliation for personal gain. The party's decision effectively severs Duncan's longstanding ties to the GOP, marking a significant shift in Georgia's political landscape.
Duncan responded to the expulsion through a post on X, expressing skepticism about the party's priorities. In his statement, he criticized the timing and focus of the committee's actions, suggesting their efforts could be better directed elsewhere.
Duncan wrote on X:
Hard to believe this is a good use of time for a party that's only got a limited amount of time to figure out mass deportations, world peace and global tariffs. Learn how to take a victory lap not light another dumpster fire @JoshMcKoon.
The resolution implements severe restrictions on Duncan's association with the party, including a ban from all Georgia Republican Party properties and events. The party has also taken the unprecedented step of expunging his previous GOP nominations for lieutenant governor and state House of Representatives.
The executive committee's decision carries significant implications for Duncan's political future within the Republican sphere. The resolution explicitly prohibits him from qualifying as a candidate for the Georgia Republican Party in any future elections.
Georgia Republican Party chair Josh McKoon had previously demanded that Duncan cease using his Republican credentials in public and media appearances. The committee's resolution goes further by requesting media outlets to refer to Duncan as an "expelled Republican" in future coverage.
The party's allegations against Duncan include claims that he undermined specific Republican candidates, including current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and 2022 Senate candidate Herschel Walker. Additionally, the resolution points to Duncan's alleged endorsements of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race.
The expulsion comes after accusations that Duncan used his position as a CNN commentator to criticize the Republican Party while leveraging his Republican title. The committee also raised concerns about alleged misrepresentations regarding his education and career background.
The resolution addresses multiple aspects of Duncan's recent political activities, suggesting a pattern of behavior that party officials deemed incompatible with Republican values and objectives. This development represents one of the most significant internal party disputes in recent Georgia political history.
The committee's decision reflects growing tensions within the party regarding loyalty and political alignment. The unanimous vote indicates strong consensus among party leadership about Duncan's alleged actions and their consequences.
The Georgia Republican Party's expulsion of former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan marks a decisive moment in state politics, stemming from allegations of party disloyalty and support for Democratic candidates. The January 6 resolution banned Duncan from party properties and events, stripped his previous GOP nominations, and requested media outlets to refer to him as an "expelled Republican." This action follows accusations of undermining Republican candidates, endorsing Democratic opponents, and using his Republican affiliation while serving as a CNN commentator to criticize the party.
