Dana Barrett is from the suburbs of Philadelphia. She has a bachelor's degree in hospitality administration from Cornell University. She has a daughter.

Dana is a small business owner and a Fulton County Commissioner. She previously worked as a tech executive, including as vice president of technology, and later started her own tech consulting firm. She also opened a bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Roswell, Georgia. Dana has also worked in media, including hosting a daily talk radio show and serving as a TV host for a local NBC affiliate. 

Dana is a small business owner. She previously worked as a tech executive, including as vice president of technology, and later started her own tech consulting firm. She also opened a bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Roswell, Georgia. Dana has also worked in media, including hosting a daily talk radio show and serving as a TV host for a local NBC affiliate. 

Dana is currently serving as the Fulton County Commissioner for District 3. She was elected in 2020 and is currently serving her first term. She was also the 2020 Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress for Georgia's 11th District.

Dana currently serves as a Fulton County Commissioner, representing District 3. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She was also the 2020 Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress for Georgia's 11th District.

2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

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Election Issues Motivate Jewish Candidate

Wants to bring more attention to business registration and professional licensing and seeks to "[protect] Georgians’ right to choose their own future, to build businesses, to have careers as licensed professionals and to be protected from frauds and scams.”

- Wants to bring more attention to business registration and professional licensing and seeks to "[protect] Georgians’ right to choose their own future, to build businesses, to have careers as licensed professionals and to be protected from frauds and scams.”

Businesses

 Democratic Fulton County commissioner announces bid to become Georgia secretary of state

Fulton County Commissioner Says Black Votes Are Under Threat

Supports free, fair, and secure elections, opposing extremists and election deniers.

Blocked the appointment of two Republican nominees to the county elections board, arguing they were "extremists" and "election deniers."

Pledged to protect voters' private information, specifically pushing back against conservative election activists seeking access to private voter data (such as Social Security numbers) to investigate claims of voter fraud.

- Supports free, fair, and secure elections, opposing extremists and election deniers.
- Blocked the appointment of two Republican nominees to the county elections board, arguing they were "extremists" and "election deniers."
- Pledged to protect voters' private information, specifically pushing back against conservative election activists seeking access to private voter data (such as Social Security numbers) to investigate claims of voter fraud.

Voting & Elections

As of May 27, 2026, Dana Barrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Administration

Georgia Democratic Voting Guide

314 Action

Georgia Equality PAC

Gun Sense Voter

Indivisible

NewDeal

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Endorsed by Indivisible North Metro Atlanta.

Endorsed by DeKalb County Commissioner's Michelle Long Spears and Nicole Massiah.

- Endorsed by 3.14 Action.
- Endorsed by the Georgia Equality PAC.
- Endorsed by Gun Sense Voter.
- Endorsed by Indivisible North Metro Atlanta.
- Endorsed by The NewDeal.
- Endorsed by The PAC for Georgia's Youth.
- Endorsed by DeKalb County Commissioner's Michelle Long Spears and Nicole Massiah.
- Endorsed by Dr. Jodi Merriday.

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Dana Barrett

Buket Urgen

Penny Brown Reynolds

- The Secretary of State runs many important administrative functions for Georgia, including overseeing elections, professional licensing, and business filings. 
- When it comes to elections, the Secretary of State is in charge of supervising and monitoring elections, managing the voter registration process, and preparing ballots.
- The Secretary of State is in charge of registering new businesses so they can legally begin operations. They are also in charge of renewing business licenses and permits.
- In addition to these responsibilities, the Secretary of State also manages and preserves public records, provides educational programs about the capitol, and oversees Georgia’s securities’ market.
- The Secretary of State is elected to 4 year terms by statewide election.

Oversees elections, voting, and business licensing in Georgia