Immigration
Immigration is cited as a top concern by 7% of Georgia likely voters in 2026, though it ranks lower than economic issues in the state compared to national polling. Georgia has a significant immigrant workforce in agriculture, construction, and services, making federal and state immigration policy particularly relevant to the state's economy and communities.
What immigration policies should Georgia support at the state and federal level?
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Sources
Emerson College Polling / Nexstar Media — https://emersoncollegepolling.com/georgia-2026-poll-senator-ossoff-starts-re-election-near-50-and-outpaces-gop-field
Compared to the February national poll, Georgia voters are... less concerned about... immigration (7% to 16%).
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented residents and expand legal immigration to meet Georgia's needs.
- Pass comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to legal status and stronger but humane border policy.
- Balance enforcement of existing immigration laws with recognition of immigrants' economic contributions to Georgia.
- Strengthen interior enforcement and support federal deportation efforts while maintaining legal immigration channels.
- Fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, oppose sanctuary policies, and restrict undocumented immigration.