Penny Brown Reynolds (D)
Penny Brown Reynolds is a former Fulton County judge, Biden administration appointee, and former executive counsel to Governor Roy Barnes. She gained national recognition on Family Court with Judge Penny and later led civil rights initiatives at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, bringing a record of fairness and public service to every role she has held.
Now running for Georgia Secretary of State, Penny is focused on protecting voting rights, supporting small businesses, safeguarding seniors and vulnerable communities from fraud, and restoring trust in government. Known for her integrity, leadership, and commitment to democracy, she has earned Governor Barnes’ endorsement and is dedicated to building a Georgia where every resident is treated with dignity, fairness, and opportunity.
Adrian Consonery Jr. (D)
Adrian Consonery Jr. is a young, passionate advocate for voting rights and civic engagement from Marietta, Georgia. His own experience as a student absentee voter in 2020 – when his vote was challenged and nearly discarded – ignited his commitment to ensuring every Georgian can cast their ballot freely and fairly. At just 25, Adrian is bringing a fresh perspective to Georgia politics as he runs for Secretary of State, focusing on protecting voter access, opposing disenfranchisement, and promoting fair and secure elections.
A firm believer in meeting people where they are, Adrian is dedicated to connecting directly with communities across all 159 counties of Georgia. He positions himself as a “change candidate,” determined to make democracy work for everyone and to give all Georgians the tools and opportunity to have their voices heard.
Dana Barrett (D)
Dana Barrett is a dedicated public servant, business leader, and community advocate committed to protecting the integrity of our democracy. Currently serving as Fulton County Commissioner for District 3, Dana has a track record of standing up for fair and transparent elections while ensuring her community thrives. She is also a small business owner, former tech executive, award-winning media host, and the 2020 Democratic nominee for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District.
A lifelong advocate for education, equity, and civic engagement, Dana serves on the board of Inspiredu, a nonprofit working to bridge the digital divide, and has been a passionate spokesperson for breast cancer rehabilitation since surviving her own diagnosis in 2013. She has emceed and moderated events for TEDx Peachtree, Partners Against Domestic Violence, and the Jewish Book Festival, and has created spaces to uplift women through networking events and a public book club. A Cornell graduate and proud mother, Dana brings personal experience, professional expertise, and unwavering dedication to defending the right of every Georgian to participate in free, fair, and secure elections.
Tim Fleming (R)
Tim Fleming is a Georgia Republican state representative. He has sponsored bills that restrict voting access, including banning absentee ballot drop-off on the weekend before Election Day and withdrawing Georgia from a national voter registra
tion accuracy group. Fleming’s record reflects ongoing efforts to limit ballot access and voter participation, especially for marginalized communities.
Kelvin King (R)
Kelvin King, a Trump-aligned candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, supports rolling back voting access and promoting election conspiracy rhetoric. He’s called for eliminating ballot drop boxes, imposing strict voter ID rules, and pledged to fire officials who speak out against election lies.
King frames federal voting protections as a “takeover” and embraces a far-right platform that includes banning critical race theory, abolishing federal agencies, and finishing Trump’s border wall. His record makes clear: he wouldn’t protect Georgia’s elections – he’d politicize them.
Gabriel Sterling (R)
Gabriel Sterling, a former top aide and chief operating officer under Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, is now running for the office himself. Sterling, who previously served on the Sandy Springs City Council before joining the secretary of state’s office in 2018, has built his profile largely through media appearances and high-profile statements rather than substantive accomplishments in government.
Identifying as a “conservative Republican,” Sterling casts himself as a defender of Georgia’s elections, claiming they are “the safest in the nation” and promising to “fight every day” to maintain that status. However, his record shows a pattern of opportunism – leveraging his proximity to power for personal political gain rather than advancing meaningful reforms. His prominence largely stems from his association with Raffensperger and his media visibility, rather than demonstrated leadership or policy expertise.
Vernon Jones (R)
Vernon Jones, who has called himself the “Black Donald Trump,” has repeatedly echoed Trump’s false claims that Georgia’s 2020 election was stolen. In his campaign announcement, he said, “Trust in our elections has been shaken,” and pledged to make elections “secure” by limiting mail-in voting, enforcing stricter voter ID laws, and requiring hand-marked paper ballots instead of Georgia’s current electronic voting system.
Jones’ record includes multiple allegations of threatening, intimidating, or harassing women over several decades, including a 2004 sexual assault allegation that was not prosecuted, and other incidents of physical intimidation and aggressive behavior toward colleagues and constituents. He has denied wrongdoing in these cases. Jones’ alignment with Trump and his active courting of the former president’s endorsement have made him a prominent figure among Georgia Republicans, despite his controversial history.