What have they done?
The track records of Georgia's 2026 Democratic candidates: what they have built, led, and done before asking for your vote.
The track records of Georgia's 2026 Democratic candidates: what they have built, led, and done before asking for your vote.
Promises are easy. Records are earned. Here is what each Democratic candidate for statewide office has done in public service, business, and community work.
U.S. Senate · incumbent
What it meant for Georgians Federal money he helped win went into Georgia roads, bridges, and the Port of Savannah. That supports jobs across the state. His prison investigations shined a light on conditions that affect thousands of Georgians in prison and their families.
Governor
What it meant for Georgians Her housing push put hundreds of millions of dollars toward homes working families can afford. Her steady leadership through the pandemic kept city services running for half a million people during the state's hardest stretch.
Lieutenant Governor
What it meant for Georgians His Medicaid fight is about getting health coverage to hundreds of thousands of Georgians who do not have it. His legal work has focused on protecting people from unfair business practices.
Attorney General
What it meant for Georgians As a prosecutor, she put violent offenders behind bars. As a defense and civil rights lawyer, she fought for Georgians the system treated unfairly. Seeing both sides shaped her push for a justice system that is tough and fair.
Secretary of State
What it meant for Georgians In her years as a judge, everyday Georgians (renters, workers, small-business owners) got a fair hearing in her courtroom. She has worked in all three branches of state government. That showed her how Georgia's government serves people, and how it sometimes fails them.
Insurance & Fire Safety Commissioner
What it meant for Georgians In the House and on the city council, she helped thousands of metro Atlanta residents with everyday problems and pushed for public safety laws. That work set up her focus on the insurance costs squeezing Georgia families.
Labor Commissioner
What it meant for Georgians Her nonprofit put grant money, training, and national attention right into the hands of Georgia's Black women business owners. That created businesses and jobs in communities banks often skip. Before that, she served the country in uniform and Georgia kids in the classroom.
Agriculture Commissioner
What it meant for Georgians Her farm-to-family programs got fresh, low-cost food from Georgia growers onto metro Atlanta tables, and gave small farmers a steady place to sell. She wants to grow that model across the whole state.
School Superintendent
What it meant for Georgians She has spent more than 25 years in Georgia classrooms and school offices. Thousands of students across four counties were taught, guided, and led by her directly. She knows firsthand what schools and teachers need from the state.
Public Service Commission · District 3 · incumbent
What it meant for Georgians For years, he was one of the few expert voices pushing back on Georgia Power rate hikes in PSC hearings. That work aimed straight at the monthly power bills of every Georgia family. Now he votes on those rates himself.
Public Service Commission · District 5
What it meant for Georgians Her career has been about making big, complicated systems clear and honest for the public. Now she aims that same skill at utility bills, pushing for rates everyday Georgia families can actually afford.
These summaries come from public records, news stories, and campaign materials. For full life stories and sources, follow each candidate's Ballotpedia link from the Statewide Candidates directory.