Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond jumps into crowded Democratic primary for Georgia governor

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond jumps into crowded Democratic primary for Georgia governor


Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced on Wednesday a Democratic gubernatorial campaign to succeed outgoing Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA). 

Thurmond, who has also served as Georgia’s Labor Commissioner and superintendent for DeKalb County Schools, joins a crowded pack of Democratic candidates vying to flip the state’s governor’s seat ahead of the 2026 election. After more than four decades in politics, Thurmond said he has the experience necessary to win what will likely be a competitive campaign against Republican challengers in the swing state

“The number one concern of the Democrats I talked to is that they want a candidate who can win,” he said, adding his campaign’s platform will focus the the “fight for working families, protect and expand access to healthcare, and build

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