Greg Dolezal

John F. Kennedy

- The Lieutenant Governor (Lt. Governor for short) is similar to the Vice President of the United States. If the Governor is incapacitated for any reason, the Lt. Governor takes over their powers until the Governor recovers or the term ends.
- The Lt. Governor influences which new laws get passed by using their role as the President of the State Senate. They work with advocates to introduce legislation and assist in the selection of which bills go up for debate.
- The Lt. Governor oversees debate in the State Senate, guiding the discussion of legislation and casting tie-breaking votes when necessary. 
- The Lieutenant Governor is elected every four years in midterm election years (e.g. 2022, 2026, 2030). Unlike the Governor, the Lt. Governor is not subject to term limits and can run an unlimited number of times.

The second highest elected official in the state and President of the State Senate

Georgia

Economy

Education

Healthcare

Public Safety

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Endorsements

Burt Jones

Rick Jackson

- The Governor is similar to the President of the United States: they oversee the executive branch, sign bills into law and then enforce these laws, and act as the commander-in-chief of the state military.
- The Governor has a large influence over which new laws get passed because they can veto any legislation. Georgia lawmakers can only override a veto with a two-thirds majority in the State House and State Senate.
- The Governor appoints heads of various judicial and state offices including the: Department of Education, Department of Human Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation, Department of Community Health, Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Natural Resources.
In case a state representative is not able to complete their term, the Governor can appoint a replacement until the end of the term. 
- The Governor is elected every 4 years in midterm election years (e.g., 2022, 2026, 2030). If a governor serves for eight years (two terms in a row), they must wait another four years before running again.

The chief executive of the state who oversees the executive branch

School Curriculum

Healthcare Costs

Tim Fleming

Vernon Jones

- 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

Small Businesses

Voting Access

Businesses

Administration

Michelle Michi Sanchez

Nikki Porcher

- The Labor Commissioner is responsible for implementing the state's labor regulations, such as maintaining the minimum wage and enforcing child labor protections. 
- The Labor Commissioner is responsible for operating Georgia’s unemployment benefits program and rehabilitation programs. During the COVID pandemic, this role has become increasingly important as more people have lost their jobs and have filed for unemployment insurance and other related benefits. 
- In addition to these primary responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner produces statistics and research covering the Georgia labor market. The Labor Commissioner also creates workforce development and training programs, such as the GeorgiaBEST high school certificate vocational program. 
- The Labor Commissioner is elected to 4-year terms in a statewide election. There are no term limits for the Labor Commissioner and the salary is typically around $122,000/year.

Oversees labor regulations and development of Georgia’s workforce

Workers' Rights

Labor Shortage

Labor

Barbara Jean Davenport

Bobby Jackson

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Taxes

Public Transportation

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Dallas Sikes

Sidney Jacob Weaver

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

Part of the board that governs your county's public school system

Teacher Pay

College & Career Readiness

Access to Education

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Melvin R Boyette

Michael Andrew Thornton

Brian Robert Screws

Marvin Jerome Howard

Wheeler

Jordan Lee Fincher

Linda M. Erbele

Morgen Britni Martinez

Morris Gene Holloway

Forsyth

Stockbridge

Forest Park

Lake City

Morrow

Remerton

Valdosta

Cumming

Augusta

Boston

Ochlocknee

Meigs

Cairo

Thomasville

Barwick

Patterson

Bloomingdale

Garden City

Pooler

Ludowici

Darien

Guyton

Rincon

Jesup

Odum

Screven

Alma

Blackshear

Offerman

Folkston

Homeland

Allenhurst

Flemington

Gumbranch

Hinesville

Midway

Riceboro

Walthourville

Port Wentworth

Savannah

Thunderbolt

Tybee Island

Vernonburg

Hoboken

Nahunta

Waycross

Kingsland

St. Marys

Woodbine

Brunswick

Baxley

Graham

Surrency

Pembroke

Richmond Hill

Tucker

Clarkston

Doraville

Brookhaven

Chamblee

Dahlonega

East Ellijay

Ellijay

Buena Vista

West Point

Hogansville

LaGrange

Stonecrest

Duluth

Suwanee

Peachtree Corners

Norcross

Berkeley Lake

Lawrenceville

Riddleville

Sandersville

Davisboro

Athens

Helen

Columbus

Alamo

Glenwood

Helena

Scotland

Milton

Alpharetta

Roswell

Mountain Park

Oakwood

Gainesville

Rest Haven

Braselton

Lula

Flowery Branch

Clermont

Buford

Gillsville

Americus

Elberton

Johns Creek

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County Board of Education Member

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