Candidate
Tyler Harper
Republican · IncumbentGeorgia Commissioner of Agriculture (since 2023)
Tyler Harper is the incumbent Republican Commissioner of Agriculture and is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for re-election1. He took office in January 2023 after serving in the state Senate from 2012 to 2022, and says he is a seventh-generation farmer2.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Trade and tariffsMostly free trade with a few protectionsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Praised the 2025 U.S.-European Union trade agreement, which eliminates most EU tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports, as an "undeniable victory" for American agriculture and farm families, and said it opens market access for American goods. (2025-08-01) source
- Wrote to the U.S. Trade Representative asking it to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers in the USMCA talks as Mexican produce imports rise. (2026-07-20) source
No public position found on: Marijuana, Business regulation, Immigration, Energy and climate.
Record
- Served in the Georgia state Senate from 2012 to 20222.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
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- November 2026 Federal and State Candidates (qualified candidates list)Georgia Secretary of State
- Two Democrats want to lead Georgia's No. 1 industry into the future (April 23, 2026)WALB
- Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Praises Recent Trump Trade Deals for Putting Georgia Farmers First (Aug. 1, 2025)Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Calls for Stronger Protections for Georgia's Specialty Crop Producers (July 20, 2026)Georgia Department of Agriculture