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Mike Thurmond

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Mike Thurmond
Candidate for Governor
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Mike Thurmond has dedicated his career to public service, with a track record of fighting for working families and helping Georgians rise out of poverty. He served as Georgia’s Labor Commissioner and was the twice-elected CEO of DeKalb County, GA, where he transformed a budget deficit into a multi-million dollar surplus. Thurmond is running for Governor of Georgia.
Top Priorities
  • Help the state grow faster, stronger, safer, and more equitable
  • Restore trust in government
  • Stem the tide of rising costs
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