Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Secretary of State, is running for the Republican nomination for governor, attempting to navigate a political landscape where his refusal to overturn the 2020 election results for Donald Trump has made him a pariah among some in the party. Despite facing criticism and being labeled "repugnant" by some factions, Raffensperger is focusing his campaign on issues like government efficiency, lower costs, and public safety, referencing his personal tragedy of losing his son to a fentanyl overdose. He has invested $5 million of his own money into his campaign and is banking on a split vote between leading rivals Rick Jackson and Burt Jones, who are engaged in a high-spending, personal battle. Raffensperger's success could indicate the future for Republicans who defy Trump, as many who have done so have either retired or lost elections.