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United States Geoff Duncan has transitioned from a professional baseball career to a role as a public official and entrepreneur, now sharing insights on policy and innovation.
Lt. Governor Duncan partnered with Mayor Dickens and business leaders to increase tech investment in Georgia.
Partnership announced by Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Duncan, and Speaker Ralston to expand broadband in rural areas.
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan officially launched this public-private partnership to advance technology and inclusive innovation statewide.
Geoff Duncan was born on April 1, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a scholarship pitcher for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball team, even playing in the 1994 College World Series. In 1996, the Florida Marlins drafted him in the 69th round. Duncan spent six seasons pitching in Minor League Baseball, reaching the AAA level before a shoulder injury ended his baseball career in 2001. Following his professional baseball career, Duncan, alongside his wife Brooke, established a small marketing company. This venture expanded to work with several Fortune 500 companies. After four years, they sold the company. Duncan continued his involvement in business, focusing on the venture capital space, and served as CEO of a health tech startup company.
Duncan entered public service when he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012, representing the 26th district. During his tenure, he authored significant legislation, including HB749-The Cargo Theft Act, HB152-Michael’s Law (which prohibits individuals under 21 from working as bar bouncers), and SB258, which directed over $200 million to Georgia’s rural hospitals. He was reelected in 2014 and 2016. In 2017, Duncan announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, resigning from the House to focus on his campaign. Despite being considered an underdog, he won the Republican primary runoff in July 2018 and subsequently the general election, becoming the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Georgia in January 2019.
As Lieutenant Governor, Duncan focused on healthcare policy and aimed to position Georgia as a technology hub. He publicly criticized claims of election fraud following the 2020 presidential election, leading to his decision not to seek re-election in 2022. Post-lieutenant governorship, Duncan became a political commentator for CNN. In 2025, he joined the Democratic Party and announced his candidacy for the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, running on a platform of “love thy neighbor” through public policy. He is also a public speaker with The Harry Walker Agency and has authored the book “GOP 2.0” (2021), outlining his vision for the Republican Party’s future.
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