CandidateDemocratic

Ceretta Smith

U.S. House District 12

2026 Georgia U.S. House — District 12 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Georgia U.S. House — District 12 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 12 · Democratic · Candidate
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Contest: US House of Representatives - District 12 - Dem

Candidate: Ceretta Smith

Party: Democratic

Votes: 16823

Result: highest vote total in the published runoff results, which the source currently labels unofficial

Official and campaign contacts

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FEC committee ID: C00915959

FEC committee name: CERETTA FOR GEORGIA

Published email: [email protected]

Published email: [email protected]

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Experience

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Veterans Deserve Real Support

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As a veteran, Ceretta understands service — and the challenges veterans face when returning home.

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As a veteran, Ceretta understands service — and the challenges veterans face when returning home.

Positions and priorities

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Democrat for Georgia's 12th District

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My vision is to secure what Georgia’s 12th District needs now—good jobs, strong schools, and healthy communities—while preparing for the future with investments in new industries, infrastructure, and opportunity for the next generation.

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My vision is to secure what Georgia’s 12th District needs now—good jobs, strong schools, and healthy communities—while preparing for the future with investments in new industries, infrastructure, and opportunity for the next generation.

Ceretta’s Plan for Affordability

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Families in GA-12 deserve real economic relief and real opportunities to get ahead.

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Families in GA-12 deserve real economic relief and real opportunities to get ahead.

Veterans Deserve Real Support

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Stronger transition support: jobs, training, and hiring incentives.

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Stronger transition support: jobs, training, and hiring incentives.

Strong Schools, Fair Funding

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Fair funding: protect schools in rural & low-income communities.

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Fair funding: protect schools in rural & low-income communities.

Protecting Communities

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Local economic security: create good-paying jobs that build stable communities.

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Local economic security: create good-paying jobs that build stable communities.

Housing, Job Growth & Stability

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Renters’ rights: keep people housed, not displaced.

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Renters’ rights: keep people housed, not displaced.

Defending Democracy & Our Rights

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Every person’s voice, rights, and dignity must be protected.

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Every person’s voice, rights, and dignity must be protected.

Democrat for Georgia's 12th District

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My record of service—as an Army medic, federal labor leader, and Grovetown Councilwoman—shows I deliver for people. In Congress, I will secure resources that matter today, like fair wages and healthcare, while building long-term solutions that keep GA-12 and all citizens thriving.

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My record of service—as an Army medic, federal labor leader, and Grovetown Councilwoman—shows I deliver for people. In Congress, I will secure resources that matter today, like fair wages and healthcare, while building long-term solutions that keep GA-12 and all citizens thriving.

Ceretta’s Plan for Affordability

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Lower household costs: tackling rising prices on essentials like food, utilities, and transportation.

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Lower household costs: tackling rising prices on essentials like food, utilities, and transportation.

Healthcare You Can Count On

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Lower out-of-pocket costs: reduce the financial strain of care.

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Lower out-of-pocket costs: reduce the financial strain of care.

Veterans Deserve Real Support

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Mental health & support: expand counseling and community programs.

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Mental health & support: expand counseling and community programs.

Strong Schools, Fair Funding

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Support educators: better pay and manageable class sizes.

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Support educators: better pay and manageable class sizes.

Protecting Communities

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Support rural farmers and communities: strengthen local businesses and agriculture.

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Support rural farmers and communities: strengthen local businesses and agriculture.

Defending Democracy & Our Rights

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Protect the Constitution: block government overreach.

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Protect the Constitution: block government overreach.

Democrat for Georgia's 12th District

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I believe our communities need joyful warriors now more than ever—leaders who fight hard but also lift spirits, unite people, and spark hope. I want to bring that every day, to show Georgia that progress can energize us, inspire action, and remind us what we can achieve together.

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I believe our communities need joyful warriors now more than ever—leaders who fight hard but also lift spirits, unite people, and spark hope. I want to bring that every day, to show Georgia that progress can energize us, inspire action, and remind us what we can achieve together.

Ceretta’s Plan for Affordability

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Good-paying jobs: attracting new industries, supporting small businesses, and expanding job training.

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Good-paying jobs: attracting new industries, supporting small businesses, and expanding job training.

Healthcare You Can Count On

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Protect rural communities: strengthen local clinics, emergency services, and specialist access.

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Protect rural communities: strengthen local clinics, emergency services, and specialist access.

Veterans Deserve Real Support

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Support for families: resources for spouses and caregivers.

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Support for families: resources for spouses and caregivers.

Protecting Communities

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Reduce gun violence: address the proliferation of guns with common-sense safety.

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Reduce gun violence: address the proliferation of guns with common-sense safety.

Defending Democracy & Our Rights

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Defend rights: civil, human, and reproductive rights.

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Defend rights: civil, human, and reproductive rights.

Ceretta’s Plan for Affordability

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Support for workers: tools and protections that help families stay afloat during tough times.

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Support for workers: tools and protections that help families stay afloat during tough times.

Healthcare You Can Count On

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Mental health support: expand counseling and crisis services.

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Mental health support: expand counseling and crisis services.

Strong Schools, Fair Funding

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Student support: wraparound services for learning success.

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Student support: wraparound services for learning success.

Protecting Communities

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Safer streets and schools: better mental health and youth support services.

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Safer streets and schools: better mental health and youth support services.

Defending Democracy & Our Rights

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Support workers: protect freedom to organize.

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Support workers: protect freedom to organize.

Ceretta’s Plan for Affordability

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Local economic growth: investing in communities so money stays and circulates here in GA-12.

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Local economic growth: investing in communities so money stays and circulates here in GA-12.

Healthcare You Can Count On

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Quality care for seniors & families: ensure aging Georgians and caregivers aren’t left behind.

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Quality care for seniors & families: ensure aging Georgians and caregivers aren’t left behind.

Protecting Communities

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Access to essentials: ensure healthcare, groceries, and crisis response are close to home.

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Access to essentials: ensure healthcare, groceries, and crisis response are close to home.

Defending Democracy & Our Rights

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Free & fair elections: expand access and protect voters.

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Free & fair elections: expand access and protect voters.

Protecting Communities

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Infrastructure for all: invest in housing, broadband, and transportation everywhere.

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Infrastructure for all: invest in housing, broadband, and transportation everywhere.

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$26,695.60
Total disbursements
$23,290.75
Cash on hand
$3,502.42
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6GA12080

Name: SMITH, CERETTA

Office: House

State: GA

District: 12

Coverage start: 2025-07-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $26695.60

Total disbursements: $23290.75

Cash on hand: $3502.42

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Georgia election placement — Ceretta Smith

    Georgia Secretary of State

    Open Georgia Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Ceretta Smith — candidate-owned primary source

    Ceretta Smith campaign

    Open Ceretta Smith campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Official campaign contact filing

    CERETTA FOR GEORGIA — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  4. Campaign-finance record

    Ceretta Smith — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
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