Who's on Your Ballot: Governor
- Floyd County Democrats
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28
Here are some of the most critical reasons to elect a Democrat as the next Governor of Georgia:
Policy direction (healthcare, education, wages) Democratic candidates support expanding healthcare access (like Medicaid expansion), increasing public school funding, and raising minimum wages.
Economic strategy Democratic candidates argue strongly for evenly distributed economic growth —such as investing in rural areas, small businesses, and workforce training.
Voting rights and election laws A Democrat will work to protect voting rights, including expanding early voting, mail-in access, and other measures that increase convenience and do not disproportionately affect urban and minority voters.
Social issues Democratic candidates support abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and criminal justice reform.
► Read more and find sources about Georgia's May 19 Democratic gubernatorial primary
The Candidates
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Mayor of Atlanta 2018–2022; previously on Atlanta City Council.
Key Priorities:
Expand Medicaid and prevent rural hospital closures
Improve public education, including eliminating state income tax for teachers and offering free technical and community college
Olu Brown
Founder of a community-focused organization and faith leader.
Key Priorities:
Expand and protect Medicaid
Improve the state’s education and healthcare systems while emphasizing economic affordability
Amanda Duffy
Accounting experience working with small-businesses. Working class parent.
Key Priorities:
Change tax system to a graduated/progressive tax system
Expand Medicaid and lower prescription drug costs
Geoff Duncan
Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, 2019–2023
Key Priorities:
Lower the cost of healthcare, childcare, and housing
Expand access to healthcare, strengthen rural and community health systems, and invest in mental health, maternal care, and prevention
Jason Esteves
Teacher, former Board of Education member and Georgia State Senator, small business owner.
Key Priorities:
Universal child care and Pre-K, fair pay for educators, small class sizes, and rural access guarantee to 3-K.
Expand Medicaid, lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand rural hospitals, and secure resources for senior care
Derrick Jackson
Represents District 68 in the Georgia House of Representatives, US Navy Veteran, entrepreneur.
Key Priorities:
Raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour
Make the state more affordable through housing and childcare initiative
Expand Medicaid
Mike Thurmond
Former Georgia Labor Commissioner and DeKalb County CEO
Key Priorities:
Build an education system with multiple paths to success
Protect and expand access to healthcare by expanding Medicaid
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