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Christian Wise Smith

Christian Wise Smith is running for Georgia Attorney General, Democratic Primary.

Political background

In 2020, Christian Wise Smith ran for Fulton County District Attorney, finishing third with about 23% of the vote in the three-way primary. During his campaign he supported abolishing the cash bail system, ending prosecution for crimes involving marijuana, and reducing recidivism rates through investment in diversion and rehabilitation programs.

Professional background

Christian moved to Atlanta in 2005 to practice law. He worked as an Atlanta city solicitor and then as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Fulton County District Attorney. Christian founded the National Social Justice Alliance, a non-profit focused on ending police brutality. He is also an author who wrote and published the book, "WISEUP Adventure Series: Chris and Key Go Vote!" in 2021.

Personal background

Christian Wise Smith was born and raised in Cleveland. He graduated from law school and moved to Atlanta in 2005. He now resides in Fulton County.

Criminal Justice

  • Said, "for too many, the justice system has been profoundly unjust."
  • Believes in providing alternatives to jail-time, when appropriate.

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Candidate website

Voting & Elections

  • Wants to increase ease of access to voting for Georgians.
  • Will make sure the right to vote is protected.
  • Opposes the current Attorney General's actions in supporting SB 202.

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Candidate website

Environment

  • Wants to enforce environmental laws evenly across all communities. He said, "Whether you live in urban, rural or coastal Georgia, you deserve protection from the powerful forces that put profits above our environmental health."

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Candidate website

Public Safety

  • Will prioritize fighting fraud schemes and data breaches which affect vulnerable Georgians, especially seniors.

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Candidate website

Corruption

As of March 8, 2022, Christian Wise Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Candidate website