With Barry Loudermilk's retirement creating an open seat, trader consensus gives Rob Adkerson the narrow lead at 35 percent after the former chief of staff secured his ex-boss's endorsement in late April, strengthening establishment support ahead of the May 19 primary. John Cowan trails closely at 30.6 percent by highlighting his neurosurgeon background and outsider appeal to conservative voters, while Tricia Pridemore sits at 23.5 percent on the strength of her Public Service Commission record and name recognition. The remaining candidates trail far behind. Early voting is already underway with no public polling available, leaving the outcome sensitive to turnout patterns and any final consolidation among undecided Republican voters in the suburban Atlanta district.