ATLANTA — Democrats Michelle Nunn and Steen Miles formally entered the race for U.S. Senate Thursday, and Republican John Barge qualified to challenge Gov. Nathan Deal in the GOP primary.
Nunn, who has a significant fund-raising lead, becomes the fourth candidate to join her party’s primary for Senate. She and one-time legislator
Steen Miles joined Branko Radulovacki and Todd Robinson for a four-way contest while the Republicans have seven signed up counting Derrick Grayson who qualified Wednesday.
“I’ve spent the last 25 years working with people from all walks of life who wanted to improve their communities. I have always believed that change starts with individuals. I have learned that we can’t wait for someone else,” said Nunn.
Barge told reporters he’s optimistic in his broad name recognition as state superintendent of schools despite having a small campaign treasury.
“As I’ve traveled the state, the grassroots support is phenomenal,” he said. “Everywhere we go, there is tremendous support. I think the chances are good.”
Deal has already qualified, along with another GOP challenger, Dalton Mayor David Pennington. Democrat Jason Carter qualified Wednesday.
Other statewide races that picked up candidates include the one for secretary of state with the addition of Democrat Gerald Beckum, the mayor of Oglethorpe, and the one for attorney general with the name of former state Sen. Greg Hecht. Democrats Alisha Morgan, Rita Robinzine, Valarie Wilson and Jurita Mays qualified for state superintendent of schools, and Mike Buck entered the GOP primary for the same post. The race for Public Service Commission District 4 gained Craig Lutz.
In congressional races, Brian Reese of Savannah qualified as a Democrat and John McCallum qualified as a Republican in the 1st District.
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Governor:
Nathan Deal, governor, Gainesville, R
David Pennington, insurance agent, Dalton, R
Jason Carter, attorney, Atlanta, D
John Barge, state school superintendent, Rome, R
U.S. Senate:
Jack Kingston, congressman, Savannah, R
Phil Gingrey, congressman, Marietta, R
Karen Handel, consultant, Alpharetta, R
Paul Broun, congressman, Athens, R
Branko “Dr. Rad” Radulovacki, physician, Atlanta, D
Todd Robinson, educator, Columbus, D
Art Gardner, attorney, Atlanta, R
David Perdue, businessman, St. Simons Island, R
Michelle Nunn, non-profit executive, Atlanta, D
Steen Miles, retired, Decatur, D
Derrick Grayson, network engineer, Redan, R
Attorney General:
Sam Olens, attorney, Marietta, R
Greg Hecht, attorney, Stockbridge, D
1st District Congress:
Buddy Carter, pharmacist, Savannah, R
Darwin Carter, farmer, Alma, R
Earl Martin, physician, (no residence listed) R
Bob Johnson, physician, Savannah, R
Jeff Chapman, businessman, Brunswick, R
Amy Tavio, real-estate agent, Richmond Hill, D
Brian Reese, managing partner, Savannah, D
John McCallum, finance professional, St. Simons Island, R
9th District Congress:
Doug Collins, congressman, Gainesville, R
David Vogel, retired, Hull, D
10th District Congress:
Donna Shelton, business owner, Monroe, R
Gary Gerrard, attorney, Oglethorpe County, R
Jody Hice, minster, Monroe, R
Mike Collins, business owner, Jackson, R
Mitchell Swan, Marine officer, Athens, R
Kenneth Dious, attorney, Athens, D
Stephen Simpson, retired military officer, Milledgeville, R
12th District Congress:
John Barrow, congressman, Augusta, D
Delvis Dutton, business owner, Glennville, R
Diane Vann, registered nurse, Macon, R
Eugene Yu, retired, Augusta, R
John Stone, former congressional aide, Augusta, R
Rick Allen, contractor, Augusta, R
State School Superintendent:
Allen Fort, local superintendent, Valdosta, R
Fitz Johnson, business owner, (no address listed), R
Kira Willis, teacher, Roswell, R
Nancy Jester, consultant, Dunwoody, R
Sharyl Dawes, PTA, Johns Creek, R
Richard Woods, educator, Tifton, R
Ashley Bell, attorney, Gainesville, R
Mary Kay Bacallao, professor, Peachtree City, R
Denise Freeman, consultant, (no residence listed) D
Mike Buck, educator, Gainesville, R
Alisha Morgan, non-profit executive, Austell, D
Jurita Mays, educator, Decatur, D
Rita Robinzine, teacher, Lithonia, D
Valarie Wilson, non-profit director, Decatur, D
Secretary of State:
Brian Kemp, business owner, Athens, R
Gerald Beckum, agri-business, Oglethorpe, D
Public Service Commission, Dist. 4:
Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, PSC commissioner, Clarkesville, R
Douglas Kidd, attorney, (no residence listed) R
Craig Lutz, insurance agent, Flowery Branch, R
Public Service Commission, Dist. 1:
Doug Everett, PSC commissioner, Albany, R
Lieutenant Governor:
Connie Stokes, real-estate broker, Decatur, D
Casey Cagle, businessman, Gainesville, R
Labor Commissioner:
Mark Butler, labor commissioner, Carrollton, R
Robbin Shipp, attorney, Atlanta, D
Insurance Commissioner:
Liz Johnson, retired insurance professional, Statesboro, D
Keith Heard, insurance agent, Fayetteville, D
Ralph Hudgens, investor, Hull, R
Commissioner of Agriculture:
Gary Black, agriculture commissioner, Commerce, R
SENATE
State Senate Dist. 1:
Ben Watson, physician, Savannah, R
State Senate Dist. 2:
Lester Jackson, dentist, Savannah, D
State Senate Dist. 3:
William Ligon, attorney, Brunswick, R
State Senate Dist. 4:
Jack Hill, retired, Reidsville, R
State Senate Dist. 7:
Tyler Harper, businessman/farmer, Ocilla, R
State Senate Dist. 19:
Tommie Williams, businessman, Lyons, R
State Senate Dist. 22:
Elmyra Chivers, realtor, (no city listed), D
Harold Jones II, lawyer, Augusta, D
Corey Johnson, business owner, Augusta, D
State Senate Dist. 23:
Jesse Stone, lawyer, Waynesboro, R
State Senate Dist. 24:
Bill Jackson, tile distributor, Appling, R
State Senate Dist. 46:
Bill Cowsert, attorney, Athens, R
State Senate Dist. 47:
Frank Ginn, engineer, Danielsville, R
HOUSE
State Representative Dist. 31:
Tommy Benton, retired, Jefferson, R
State Representative Dist. 32:
Alan Powell, realtor, Hartwell, R
State Representative Dist. 33:
Tom McCall, farmer, Elberton, R
State Representative Dist. 116:
Terry England, agri-business, Auburn, R
State Representative Dist. 117:
Regina Quick, attorney, Athens, R
State Representative Dist. 118:
Spencer Frey, non-profit director, Athens, D
State Representative Dist. 119:
Chuck Williams, banker, Watkinsville, R
State Representative Dist. 120:
Mickey Channell, businessman, Greensboro, R
State Representative Dist. 121:
Barry Fleming, attorney, Harlem, Republican
State Representative Dist. 122 :
Ben Harbin, businessman, Evans, R
State Representative Dist. 123:
Barbara Sims, retired, Augusta, R
State Representative Dist. 124:
Wayne Howard, business owner, Augusta, D
State Representative Dist. 125:
Earnest Smith, consultant, Augusta, D
State Representative Dist. 126:
Gloria Frazier, community advocate, Hephzibah, D
State Representative Dist. 127:
Brian Prince, retired military, Augusta, D
State Representative Dist. 128 :
Mack Jackson, retired, Sandersville, D
State Representative Dist. 157:
Sadie Jenkins, retired, Glennville, D
Bill Werkheiser, printer, (no residence listed) R
State Representative Dist. 159:
Jon Burns, agri-business, Newington, R
State Representative Dist. 161:
Bill Hitchens, retired, Rincon, R
State Representative Dist. 162:
Bob Bryant, retired, Garden City, D
State Representative Dist. 163:
Craig Gordon, healthcare CEO, Savannah, D
State Representative Dist. 164:
Ron Stephens, pharmacist, Savannah, R
State Representative Dist. 165:
Mickey Stephens, retired, Savannah, D
State Representative Dist. 166:
Jesse Petrea, business owner, Savannah, R
Martin Sullivan, sales, Savannah, R
State Representative Dist. 167:
Jeff Jones, business owner, Brunswick, R
Tony Thaw, electrical contractor, St. Simons Island, R
State Representative Dist. 168:
Al Williams, retired, Midway, D
State Representative Dist. 169:
Dominic Lariccia, business owner, (no residence listed) R
State Representative Dist. 179:
Alex Atwood, attorney, St. Simons Island, R
State Representative Dist. 180:
Jason Spencer, physician assistant, Woodbine, R
Nancy Stasinis, real-estate broker, St. Marys, R
