ATLANTA — The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) has endorsed Brian Strickland following his victory in the Republican primary for Georgia Attorney General, positioning public safety and immigration enforcement as central issues ahead of the November election.
The organisation said it believes Georgia voters will support a law-and-order agenda as the statewide contest moves into the general election campaign.
Strickland has focused much of his campaign on support for law enforcement agencies and stronger measures aimed at tackling violent crime, gang activity, drug trafficking and illegal immigration. His policy positions have been closely aligned with broader Republican messaging on public safety and border enforcement issues.
A key point of contrast raised by RAGA concerns the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act (HB 1105), legislation introduced following the murder of nursing student Laken Riley. The measure requires local law enforcement agencies to identify undocumented immigrants held in custody and cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
During his time in the Georgia Senate, Strickland supported the legislation. His Democratic opponent, Tanya Miller, voted against the bill while serving in the Georgia House of Representatives.
The attorney general race is expected to become one of the more closely watched statewide contests in Georgia as both parties seek to frame the election around public safety, immigration policy and criminal justice priorities.
“Congratulations to Brian Strickland on winning the Republican nomination for Georgia Attorney General,” said RAGA Chairman and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen. “Brian understands what too many Democrats do not — public safety comes first. At a time when violent crime, gangs, fentanyl, and illegal immigration continue to threaten communities, Georgia needs an attorney general who will stand shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement and fight to keep families safe. We are proud to support Brian and continue Attorney General Chris Carr’s legacy of public safety.”
RAGA has increasingly focused on attorney general races across several states, viewing the offices as strategically important in shaping legal challenges related to immigration, crime policy, consumer protection and federal regulations.
Georgia has become a major political battleground in recent election cycles, with both Republican and Democratic campaigns investing heavily in statewide races. Political analysts expect public safety and immigration to remain prominent campaign themes throughout the election period.
RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper described Strickland’s nomination as the result of a competitive Republican primary campaign and said the organisation would continue supporting Republican priorities in Georgia.
“Brian Strickland won a hard-fought Republican primary between two great conservative candidates,” said RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper. “Brian will keep Georgia the safest place to live, work, and raise a family. Tanya Miller’s record is alarming. Tanya Miller voted against the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act following the tragic murder of Laken Riley and has aligned herself with national Democrats who put violent criminals ahead of victims. Georgia voters will have a clear choice: keep Georgia, Georgia — or risk becoming California East.”
The remarks reflect broader Republican criticism of Democratic approaches to immigration and criminal justice policy, issues that are expected to feature prominently in campaign advertising and public debates in the coming months.
Supporters of stricter immigration enforcement have argued that closer coordination between local authorities and federal agencies is necessary to improve public safety and reduce crime. Critics, however, have raised concerns that such measures could affect community trust in law enforcement and place additional burdens on local agencies.
The Georgia Attorney General’s office plays a significant role in overseeing legal matters affecting the state, including criminal appeals, consumer protection cases and cooperation with federal authorities on major legal disputes. The outcome of the election could therefore influence Georgia’s legal and policy direction on several high-profile issues.
With the primary season now moving into the general election phase, both parties are expected to intensify campaigning efforts across Georgia, a state that continues to attract national political attention due to its closely divided electorate and growing influence in US politics.
