Georgia GOP expels former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan over alleged disloyalty

ATLANTA - The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee has unanimously voted to expel former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from any future involvement with the party. The decision was finalized on Jan. 6, the same day that Congress certified the electors for President-elect Donald Trump. The move severs Duncan’s ties to the GOP following years of controversy and alleged disloyalty.

The party’s resolution outlines a series of allegations against Duncan, including accusations of undermining Republican candidates, endorsing Democratic opponents, and leveraging his GOP affiliation for personal gain. 

"Geoff Duncan is hereby expelled from the Georgia Republican Party," the resolution states, adding that he is "banned from all property owned or leased by the Georgia Republican Party and all events held by or under the authority of the Georgia Republican Party."

Geoff Duncan speaks at an event with second gentleman Doug Emhoff in Northeast Pennsylvania on Oct. 21, 2024. (Photo by Aimee Dilger/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The Georgia GOP also called on media outlets to refer to Duncan as an "expelled Republican" in any future references.

The resolution alleged that Duncan actively worked against key Republican candidates, including Burt Jones and Herschel Walker, in their respective campaigns for lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate, while aiding Democratic opponents. It also cites Duncan’s public endorsements of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election as a violation of his party allegiance.

Josh McKoon, chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, previously demanded that Duncan stop using his Republican credentials in public and media appearances. 

"We have demanded that Duncan cease calling himself a ‘Republican’ and using his false credential as a ‘Republican’ to undermine and sabotage the Republican Party and its candidates," the resolution stated.

In response to his expulsion, Duncan took to X, formerly Twitter, to criticize the party’s decision. 

"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," Duncan wrote, adding, "Learn how to take a victory lap not light another dumpster fire @JoshMcKoon."

The resolution also accuses Duncan of a "pattern of false and exaggerated claims" about his education, career, and endorsements. Additionally, the party claims that Duncan’s role as a commentator on CNN has further undermined the GOP, with the resolution stating he used his former Republican status to "attack the Republican Party."

The resolution includes measures barring Duncan from running as a Republican candidate in future elections and expunging his past nominations as a GOP candidate for lieutenant governor and the Georgia House of Representatives.