US EditionFormer DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond Enters Georgia Governor’s Race
GEORGIA, AUG 6 – Michael Thurmond, a seasoned public servant, seeks to become Georgia's first Black governor by addressing economic opportunity, healthcare, education, and uniting diverse communities statewide.
- Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has entered Georgia's race for governor as a Democratic candidate.
- Thurmond previously served in various roles, including as state labor commissioner and DeKalb County schools superintendent.
- Thurmond said he aims to fight for working families, expand healthcare access, and build a better education system.
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Candidates for Georgia governor now include Democrat who has won statewide
ATLANTA — Another Democrat has entered the contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp in Georgia’s highest elected office, a candidate with a history of winning statewide, albeit a while ago. Michael Thurmond, who has held a wide variety of local and state elected positions, announced his bid for the governor’s office Wednesday. He said he will be running on “a record of competence and service to the people in the state.” Several Democrats a
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DailyTruthReportFormer DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond jumps into crowded Democratic primary for Georgia governor
Former DeKalb County, Georgia, CEO Michael Thurmond announced on Wednesday a Democratic gubernatorial campaign to succeed outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA). Thurmond, who has also served as Georgia’s labor commissioner and superintendent for the DeKalb County School District, joins a…
Mike Thurmond Enters Georgia Governor's Race
Mike Thurmond, former DeKalb County CEO, announced he is running for governor, saying he will fight high costs and protect health care for working families. ⏳ Catch Up Quick: Thurmond is no stranger to Georgia politics. He has served as a state legislator, Labor Commissioner, CEO of DeKalb County, and Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools, […] The post Mike Thurmond Enters Georgia Governor’s Race appeared first on The Georgia Sun.
Former DeKalb County CEO and Georgia labor commissioner launches campaign for governor
Mike Thurmond. Photo via Mike Thurmond for Governor.Democrat Michael Thurmond has joined the race to become Georgia’s next governor in what is shaping up to be a heated 2026 election. “I’m running for Governor to fight for working families, protect and expand access to healthcare, and build an education system that creates multiple pathways to success,” Thurmond said in a statement on social media Wednesday morning. Thurmond, 72, served as CEO o…
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