2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Kavon is from East Point, Georgia. She attended Mt. Olive Elementary School and graduated from Tri-Cities High School. She attended Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She lives with her daughter in East Point.

KaVon Arnold is originally from East Point, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has one daughter. 

KaVon previously served as deputy chief of staff for the City of South Fulton Police Department.  KaVon is also the owner of TG Enterprises, a brand-building, event production, and community engagement company. She also previously served as senior communications manager for the City of South Fulton's Mayor and City Council. She also held communications roles at the Fulton County and Clayton County District Attorney's Offices. KaVon currently serves on the Fulton County Schools Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council and as the parent-elected member of the Tri-Cities High School's School Governance Council 


KaVon Arnold's campaign for Georgia State House District 62 is her first entry into politics.

KaVon's campaign for Georgia State House District 62 is her first run for public office.

Supports investing in workforce development and skilled trades to create pathways to stable employment and long-term opportunity.

- Supports investing in workforce development and skilled trades to create pathways to stable employment and long-term opportunity.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, KaVon Arnold’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports affordable, quality healthcare that respects seniors' dignity, ensuring no one has to choose between medication and basic necessities.

Supports expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare for seniors.

- Supports expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare for seniors.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports fully funded and supported public schools that build confident children and stronger communities.

Supports fully funded public schools that build confident children and stronger communities.

- Supports fully funded public schools that build confident children and stronger communities.

Education

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KaVon Arnold

As of March 11, 2026, Kavon Arnold’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kavon Arnold

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Buket Urgen

Walter Ley

Kenn Collier is from South Atlanta, Georgia. He has an associate's degree from Atlanta Metropolitan State College. He is a father.

Kenn Collier is from South Atlanta. He has a degree from Atlanta Metropolitan State College. He is a father.

Kenn is an entrepreneur and nonprofit leader. He has built organizations and created jobs in South Atlanta, College Park, and East Point. He has also worked on the frontlines of violence prevention, youth development, and community stabilization.

Kenn is an entrepreneur and nonprofit leader. He has also worked in violence prevention, youth development, and community stabilization.

Kenn's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 62, is his first time running for public office.

Supports expanding paid apprenticeships, internships, and work-based learning programs that connect residents to employers in high-demand sectors.

Supports prioritizing local residents for apprenticeships and workforce opportunities when Georgia invests in infrastructure, transportation, and public projects.

Supports strengthening workforce navigation services to help residents, including justice-impacted individuals, connect to certifications, apprenticeships, and stable employment.

Supports strengthening workforce navigation services to help residents connect to certifications, apprenticeships, and stable employment.

Supports tax policies that protect long-time homeowners and seniors from being priced out by rising property taxes.

Supports tax policies that protect long-time homeowners and seniors from being "priced out by rising property taxes."

Supports expanding state investment in affordable and mixed-income housing to provide working families with options near jobs, schools, and services.

Supports housing stabilization programs like home repair assistance, foreclosure prevention, and down-payment support for first-time homebuyers.

Supports providing local governments with state-level tools and incentives to maintain affordable housing as neighborhoods develop.

Supports strengthening access to housing support services to help renters and homeowners stay housed during financial hardship.

Supports strengthening access to housing support services.

- Supports expanding paid apprenticeships, internships, and work-based learning programs that connect residents to employers in high-demand sectors.
- Supports prioritizing local residents for apprenticeships and workforce opportunities when Georgia invests in infrastructure, transportation, and public projects.
- Supports strengthening workforce navigation services to help residents connect to certifications, apprenticeships, and stable employment.
- Supports tax policies that protect long-time homeowners and seniors from being "priced out by rising property taxes."
- Supports expanding state investment in affordable and mixed-income housing to provide working families with options near jobs, schools, and services.
- Supports housing stabilization programs like home repair assistance, foreclosure prevention, and down-payment support for first-time homebuyers.
- Supports providing local governments with state-level tools and incentives to maintain affordable housing as neighborhoods develop.
- Supports strengthening access to housing support services.

As of March 11, 2026, Kenn Collier’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, including strengthening pathways to Medicaid and reducing barriers to care.

- Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, including strengthening pathways to Medicaid and reducing barriers to care.

Supports strengthening dual enrollment programs to eliminate barriers related to cost, transportation, scheduling, and advising for high school students pursuing college or technical credentials.

Supports integrating AI literacy, cybersecurity, data skills, and digital workforce readiness into middle and high school career pathways.

Supports establishing a standardized “Skills Passport” that documents certifications, work-based learning hours, apprenticeships, and job-readiness milestones alongside academic transcripts.

Supports investing in more school counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals to provide students with timely access to support.

Supports providing statewide training for teachers, administrators, and support staff in trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, and restorative approaches.

Supports establishing Individualized Healing Plans (IHPs) for students returning to school after experiencing serious trauma, violence, loss, or grief.

- Supports strengthening dual enrollment programs to eliminate barriers related to cost, transportation, scheduling, and advising for high school students pursuing college or technical credentials.
- Supports integrating AI literacy, cybersecurity, data skills, and digital workforce readiness into middle and high school career pathways.
- Supports establishing a standardized “Skills Passport” that documents certifications, work-based learning hours, apprenticeships, and job-readiness milestones alongside academic transcripts.
- Supports investing in more school counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals to provide students with timely access to support.
- Supports providing statewide training for teachers, administrators, and support staff in trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, and restorative approaches.
- Supports establishing Individualized Healing Plans (IHPs) for students returning to school after experiencing serious trauma, violence, loss, or grief.

Kenn Collier

Alejandra Gracias

Matthew Rinker is from a working-class family. He moved to Atlanta in 2004.

Matthew is a real estate and property management professional. He previously worked at Taco John's as a cook and cashier.

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Matthew is a real estate and property management professional. 

Matthew previously ran for Atlanta City Council At-large Post 1 in 2025 but did not win. He is currently running for Georgia State Representative, District 62.

Matthew previously ran for Atlanta City Council At-large Post 1 in 2025 but did not win.

Supports living-wage jobs, small business investment, workforce training, and economic policies for historically under-invested neighborhoods.

Supports living-wage jobs, small business investment, workforce training, and economic policies for "historically under-invested neighborhoods."

Opposes tax breaks for data centers and their construction in urban areas.

Supports investing in stormwater relief, green infrastructure, and ensuring safe sidewalks and broadband access in every neighborhood.

Supports ensuring all neighborhoods have safe sidewalks, basic infrastructure, and broadband access.

- Supports living-wage jobs, small business investment, workforce training, and economic policies for "historically under-invested neighborhoods."
- Opposes tax breaks for data centers and their construction in urban areas.
- Supports ensuring all neighborhoods have safe sidewalks, basic infrastructure, and broadband access.

Advocates for stormwater relief, investment in green infrastructure, and ensuring safe sidewalks and broadband access in all neighborhoods.

Advocates for stormwater relief and investment in green infrastructure.

- Advocates for stormwater relief and investment in green infrastructure.

As of March 11, 2026, Matthew Steven Rinker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports strengthening early voting access and ensuring voters are notified before being removed from voter rolls.

- Supports strengthening early voting access and ensuring voters are notified before being removed from voter rolls.

Supports higher teacher pay, better school facilities, smaller class sizes, and expanded trade and technical education programs to provide pathways for students and adults to good careers.

Supports higher teacher pay, better school facilities, and smaller class sizes.

Supports expanded trade programs, technical education programs, and re-education opportunities.

- Supports higher teacher pay, better school facilities, and smaller class sizes.
- Supports expanded trade programs, technical education programs, and re-education opportunities.

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Matthew Steven Rinker

Willie Roseberry is originally Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Atlanta Technical College. 

Willie previously worked as a supervisor and foreman for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). 

Willie Horace Roseberry's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 62, is his first time running for public office.

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Willie's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 62, is his run for public office.

As of March 11, 2026, Willie Horace Roseberry did not have a website or any information online.

Willie Horace Roseberry

Willie Roseberry is originally Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Atlante Technical College. 

As of March 11, 2026, Willie Horace Roseberry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Matthew Tomas

Emileigh Crouch

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- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.

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Georgia State Representative, District 62, Democratic Primary

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