2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Dejia Felicity Swindell earned a bachelor's degree in public relations and image management from Clark Atlanta University.

Felicity currently works as an Information Technology Integration (ITI) Coach for Gwinnett County Public Schools. She previously served as a Truist Foundation Graduate Fellow and Entrepreneur in Residence at the Watson Institute. She has also worked as a Strategic Partnerships Development Manager for Grind Pretty

Promises to focus on driving economic growth through strategic partnerships that bring new investment into District 5.

Believes that by working with corporations, small businesses, and community organizations, "we can create real opportunities, support local entrepreneurs, and build pathways to long-term economic mobility—without placing the full burden on taxpayers."

Advocates for expanding access to resources, funding, and opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs across District 5.

- Promises to focus on driving economic growth through strategic partnerships that bring new investment into District 5.
- Believes that by working with corporations, small businesses, and community organizations, "we can create real opportunities, support local entrepreneurs, and build pathways to long-term economic mobility—without placing the full burden on taxpayers."
- Advocates for expanding access to resources, funding, and opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs across District 5.

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As of March 11, 2026, Dejia Felicity Swindell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports prioritizing housing stability by expanding partnerships that support working families, seniors, and individuals facing housing insecurity.

Thinks that by leveraging additional resources and funding streams, Fulton County can invest in homelessness prevention, affordable housing solutions, and long-term community stability.

- Supports prioritizing housing stability by expanding partnerships that support working families, seniors, and individuals facing housing insecurity.
- Thinks that by leveraging additional resources and funding streams, Fulton County can invest in homelessness prevention, affordable housing solutions, and long-term community stability.

Housing & Urban Development

Claims she will work to expand access to healthcare services across District 5, with a focus on "underserved" communities.

- Claims she will work to expand access to healthcare services across District 5, with a focus on "underserved" communities.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Dejia Felicity Swindell

Dejia Felicity Swindell earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations/Image Management from Clark Atlanta University.

 Felicity is the founder of Felicitea DigitalLab. currently works as an Information Technology Integration (ITI) Coach for Gwinnett County Public Schools. She served as a Truist Foundation Graduate Fellow and Entrepreneur in Residence at the Watson Institute. She has also worked as a Strategic Partnerships Development Manager for Grind Pretty

As of March 11, 2026, Dejia Felicity Swindell did not have a website or any information online.

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Meet Councilmember Helen Zenobia Willis

Helen Zenobia Willis is from Savannah, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Savannah State University and a master's degree in finance and accounting from the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Helen lives with her husband, Vincent, and their four kids in College Park, Georgia.

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 Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis Joins Forces with Community for 13th Annual Stop the Violence Rally 

Helen currently serves on the South Fulton City Council, representing District 3. She was first elected in 2017 and is in her third term.

Helen previously worked as a senior payroll tax accountant for Koch Business Solutions, a private company across several industries. She also worked as a payroll tax accountant for YP, a local marketing solutions provider; a lobbyist for Coalition for South Fulton Now; and a senior tax analyst and a tax analyst for Automated Data Processing.

Believes a well-educated community can lead to long-term economic stability.

As a member of the South Fulton City Council, created job fairs and training programs.

- Believes a well-educated community can lead to long-term economic stability.
- As a member of the South Fulton City Council, created job fairs and training programs.

Hosted town halls and participated in an anti-crime and anti-gun violence rally to push for a safer and more engaged community.

As a member of the South Fulton City Council, led investments into various upgrades, new housing programs, and the Red Oak Main Street Office.

- Hosted town halls and participated in an anti-crime and anti-gun violence rally to push for a safer and more engaged community.
- As a member of the South Fulton City Council, led investments into various upgrades, new housing programs, and the Red Oak Main Street Office.

As of March 11, 2026, Helen Zenobia Willis did not have a website or any information online.

Georgia senator, South Fulton councilmember propose legislation to stop ICE detention centers

As a member of the South Fulton City Council, created a  declaration that the city would not collaborate with any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and oppose the operation of any ICE detention facilities.

Helped pass the "Hang the Sign" ordinance, requiring local businesses to post information about human trafficking.

- As a member of the South Fulton City Council, created a  declaration that the city would not collaborate with any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and oppose the operation of any ICE detention facilities.
- Helped pass the "Hang the Sign" ordinance, requiring local businesses to post information about human trafficking.

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J. Jazz Thomas-Jones is from Albany Georgia. She is a mother and grandmother. 

Jazz's campaign for county commissioner is her first run for public office. 

Jazz is the founder of Champion For Justice Network, an organization centered on social justice and equality, and the founder and president of Platinum Media Network. She is also an independent freelance journalist, a minister, and a syndicate podcaster. She previously served in the U.S. military. 

Seeks to attract new businesses and investments to create jobs and strengthen the local economy.

Seeks to provide resources and opportunities for local entrepreneurs to thrive and grow.

Wants to ensure transparent and responsible use of taxpayer dollars and open government.

- Seeks to attract new businesses and investments to create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
- Seeks to provide resources and opportunities for local entrepreneurs to thrive and grow.
- Wants to ensure transparent and responsible use of taxpayer dollars and open government.

Supports investing in youth through educational programs and opportunities for future success.

- Supports investing in youth through educational programs and opportunities for future success.

As of March 11, 2026, J. Jazz Thomas-Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes community safety through community-police partnerships and proactive outreach programs.

- Prioritizes community safety through community-police partnerships and proactive outreach programs.

Seeks to improve roads, bridges, and public facilities to support community needs.

- Seeks to improve roads, bridges, and public facilities to support community needs.

J. Jazz Thomas-Jones

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Sojourner M. Grimmett holds degrees from Clark Atlanta University and The Pennsylvania State University. 

Sojourner currently serves as the Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Community Relations for Peach State Health Plan.

Advocates for creating jobs, providing grants for small businesses, and expanding workforce training opportunities, particularly near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

- Advocates for creating jobs, providing grants for small businesses, and expanding workforce training opportunities, particularly near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Advocates for increased funding for senior centers in District 5 and supports building strong community partnerships to expand youth recreation programs and access to the arts.

Supports replacing any federal cuts to Ryan White HIV/AIDS funding

- Advocates for increased funding for senior centers in District 5 and supports building strong community partnerships to expand youth recreation programs and access to the arts.
- Supports replacing any federal cuts to Ryan White HIV/AIDS funding

Advocate for affordable housing initiatives.

- Advocate for affordable housing initiatives.

Advocates for expanding community-based policing programs

- Advocates for expanding community-based policing programs

As of March 11, 2026, Sojourner M. Grimmett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sojourner M. Grimmett

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Fulton County Commissioner, District 5, Democratic Primary

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