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Michael “Mike” Thurmond
Candidate for Governor
DEM
Biography
Michael "Mike" Thurmond is a Democratic politician, attorney, and author. He is currently running for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. Thurmond has a career dedicated to public service, including previous roles as the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County and as Georgia Labor Commissioner.
Top Priorities
- Cut sales taxes in half
- Double the state income tax deduction for overtime pay and tips
- Fund 20,000 additional childcare scholarships through the state Childcare and Parent Services Program