Georgia State Rep. Derrick Jackson to Join 3 Other Democrats in Run for ...

Who’s running for office? Georgia candidates announce 2026 bids

The 2026 elections are more than a year away, but campaign announcement season in Georgia is in full swing, as candidates seek to secure a position under the Peach State’s iconic Gold Dome. State Rep. Derrick Jackson, a Tyrone Democrat,…

Georgia lawmaker Derrick Jackson becomes fourth Democrat to announce gubernatorial bid

Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson joined a crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to become the Peach State’s next governor. Jackson launched his campaign on Friday after teasing the bid with a preview announcement earlier this week. While he faces…

Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson to join 3 other Democrats in run for ...

Who’s running for office? Georgia candidates announce 2026 bids - The Current

State Rep. Derrick Jackson, a Tyrone Democrat, has become the latest candidate to launch a bid for governor in Georgia, focusing on policies to benefit working families and civil rights, while other candidates like state Sen. Brian Strickland and Rep. Farooq Mughal also announced their campaigns for higher office. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal…