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October 2026 · Election year update

The Congressional Report

Six counties. One connected sisterhood.

Four Black women in royal blue chapter blazers and white blouses with blue polka dots

A note to our members

Hello, members!

This update is for current and former members of the 13th Congressional Federation of Democratic Women. We want to keep you informed, connected and engaged as we move through this critical year. There is important work ahead, and every voice and helping hand matters.

Across Georgia and beyond, our organization is looked to as a blueprint for civic engagement in our region. Let’s keep building together.

Women candidates on Georgia’s statewide ballot

Meet the women seeking statewide office

These women are nominees in statewide races on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

GovernorKeisha Lance BottomsDemocratic nominee

Attorney GeneralTanya MillerDemocratic nominee

Secretary of StatePenny Brown ReynoldsDemocratic nominee

Public Service Commission, District 5Shelia EdwardsDemocratic nominee

State School SuperintendentLydia PowellDemocratic nominee

Labor CommissionerNikki PorcherDemocratic nominee · Federation member

Labor CommissionerBárbara Rivera HolmesRepublican nominee

Insurance CommissionerKeisha WaitesDemocratic nominee

Agriculture CommissionerKatherine Juhan-ArnoldDemocratic nominee

Also certified as write-in candidates for statewide offices: Christina Clement and Cassandra Easton for U.S. Senate, and Jacqueline Angela DaCosta and Deb Broughton Davis for Governor. See the official certified write-in list.

See the Georgia Recorder 2026 Voter Guide and the Georgia Secretary of State election page. Every voter should review their own sample ballot.

Celebrating our members on the ballot

Leadership close to home

Nikki Porcher

Georgia Labor Commissioner
Our member and Democratic nominee is on the statewide ballot this November.

Learn more about Nikki ↗

Tamara Strong

Newton County Commission, District 2
Our member won her Democratic primary and will advance to the general election without an opponent.

Connect with Tamara ↗

Help your neighbors make a plan

Early voting is underway

October 13–30, 2026 · Election Day is Tuesday, November 3

Hours, locations and weekend schedules vary by county. Check the official election page for your county before heading out.

Clayton CountyLocations, hours and updates ↗ DeKalb CountyElection information ↗ Gwinnett CountyAdvance voting locations and hours ↗ Henry CountyEarly voting locations and wait times ↗ Newton CountyWays to vote and early voting details ↗ Rockdale CountyIn-person early voting information ↗

Find your official voting location and sample ballot through Georgia’s My Voter Page ↗.

Grow our sisterhood

Bring another woman to the table.

We have a great deal to do and important work entrusted to us across Georgia and beyond. Help strengthen our reach by inviting a former member, a friend or a neighbor to learn about the Federation and consider joining.

Join or renew membership ↗Email the Federation ↗

Connect with us at 13thdemocraticwomen.org, Facebook or Instagram @13thdemocraticwomen.

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