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Commissioner of Insurance
2026 Georgia Commissioner of Insurance — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Contest: Commissioner of Insurance - Dem
Candidate: Keisha Sean Waites
Party: Democratic
Votes: 224125
Result: highest vote total in the published runoff results, which the source currently labels unofficial
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I’m Keisha Sean Waites. As a three-term Georgia State Representative and former Atlanta City Council member, I’ve always put people at the center of my work—from passing laws that protect seniors and working families, to serving constituents with urgency and heart.
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Keisha has appeared on numerous panels, news and television broadcasts, including Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Lawmakers, to provide insights and analysis of political developments at the state and local levels. Keisha has served on several legislative study committees, task forces and advisory councils. She was regarded as one of the most tenacious and effective state legislators serving in the General Assembly.
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Keisha has appeared on numerous panels, news and television broadcasts, including Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Lawmakers, to provide insights and analysis of political developments at the state and local levels. Keisha has served on several legislative study committees, task forces and advisory councils. She was regarded as one of the most tenacious and effective state legislators serving in the General Assembly.
In 2005, Waites was tapped to travel to New Orleans and participate in the Long-Term Recovery Response and Operations for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Keisha helped to coordinate disaster assistance to more than 25,000 evacuees from the coastal communities that fled to neighboring states. She gained hands-on experience of FEMA’s programs, response and recovery operations, and technical expertise to make recommendations and improve the capacity to build disaster resilient communities. Keisha served as a liaison to members of Congress during presidential declared federal disasters and international incidents.
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In 2005, Waites was tapped to travel to New Orleans and participate in the Long-Term Recovery Response and Operations for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Keisha helped to coordinate disaster assistance to more than 25,000 evacuees from the coastal communities that fled to neighboring states. She gained hands-on experience of FEMA’s programs, response and recovery operations, and technical expertise to make recommendations and improve the capacity to build disaster resilient communities. Keisha served as a liaison to members of Congress during presidential declared federal disasters and international incidents.
A tireless champion of underserved communities, Rep. Waites’ most monumental action as a legislator is authoring and sponsoring HB 18, legislation that ensures accessibility for the disabled and visually impaired. Rep. Waites’ collective efforts were the catalyst which prompted the Georgia Building Authority to adopt and implement HB 18 as internal agency policy, requiring that the State Capitol and legislative office buildings now be equipped with tactile and braille placards and be fully wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.
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A tireless champion of underserved communities, Rep. Waites’ most monumental action as a legislator is authoring and sponsoring HB 18, legislation that ensures accessibility for the disabled and visually impaired. Rep. Waites’ collective efforts were the catalyst which prompted the Georgia Building Authority to adopt and implement HB 18 as internal agency policy, requiring that the State Capitol and legislative office buildings now be equipped with tactile and braille placards and be fully wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.
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Keisha brings a broad record of civic involvement, strong business acumen, and fresh ideas to the role of public service. She has a proven background in crisis management and problem-solving. As a member of the Juvenile Justice committee, Rep. Waites was a sponsor and vocal champion of the Ban the Box legislation. She partnered and joined activists around the state in lobbying for passage of the bill, her efforts with other stakeholders garnered the support of Governor Deal, who later issued an executive order, signed into law in 2015. Such policies will allow formerly incarcerated individuals the opportunity to explain their unique circumstance in person to a potential employer.
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Keisha brings a broad record of civic involvement, strong business acumen, and fresh ideas to the role of public service. She has a proven background in crisis management and problem-solving. As a member of the Juvenile Justice committee, Rep. Waites was a sponsor and vocal champion of the Ban the Box legislation. She partnered and joined activists around the state in lobbying for passage of the bill, her efforts with other stakeholders garnered the support of Governor Deal, who later issued an executive order, signed into law in 2015. Such policies will allow formerly incarcerated individuals the opportunity to explain their unique circumstance in person to a potential employer.
Creating a dedicated task force to protect seniors and vulnerable families from predatory insurance scams.
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Creating a dedicated task force to protect seniors and vulnerable families from predatory insurance scams.
Thanks to your support we lead the Runoff election by a 60% margin securing the Democratic nomination to become the next Insurance Commissioner of Georgia. Our campaign is focused on one priority: delivering real relief to Georgia families facing skyrocketing Insurance Premiums.
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Thanks to your support we lead the Runoff election by a 60% margin securing the Democratic nomination to become the next Insurance Commissioner of Georgia. Our campaign is focused on one priority: delivering real relief to Georgia families facing skyrocketing Insurance Premiums.
To all the voters, volunteers, donors, and supporters—thank you for continuing to believe in people-first leadership. I’ve spent my career fighting for Georgia families, and today, that fight continues. I’m running for Fire & Safety Insurance Commissioner to ensure fair and affordable insurance premiums for every Georgian!
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To all the voters, volunteers, donors, and supporters—thank you for continuing to believe in people-first leadership. I’ve spent my career fighting for Georgia families, and today, that fight continues. I’m running for Fire & Safety Insurance Commissioner to ensure fair and affordable insurance premiums for every Georgian!
In Jan 2016, She was tapped to travel to Flint, Michigan support the Water Response efforts in conjunction with federal partners EPA, HHS, EPA and the State of Michigan. She helped to coordinate lead water testing for over 25,000 Flint residents and secure safe drinking water for over 90,000 Flint residents. This unique assignment provided the opportunity to apply concepts, theories, principles, and practices in emergency response, recovery operations and technical expertise to make recommendations and improve the capacity to build disaster resilient communities.
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In Jan 2016, She was tapped to travel to Flint, Michigan support the Water Response efforts in conjunction with federal partners EPA, HHS, EPA and the State of Michigan. She helped to coordinate lead water testing for over 25,000 Flint residents and secure safe drinking water for over 90,000 Flint residents. This unique assignment provided the opportunity to apply concepts, theories, principles, and practices in emergency response, recovery operations and technical expertise to make recommendations and improve the capacity to build disaster resilient communities.
Why legislative and policy experience is important for Insurance Oversight
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Why legislative and policy experience is important for Insurance Oversight
Prior to joining the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Keisha served with the United States Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Assistance division. At the SBA, Keisha facilitated disaster assistance loans to homeowners, small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations who had suffered catastrophic property damage to help them grow, create new jobs, and nourish the economy. During her tenure with the SBA, Keisha gained a superior understanding of the needs of small and large business owners, and how to balance those needs with residential communities. This unique experience has allowed Keisha to make an immediate and significant impact for small business owners and Georgia families. The SBA Office of Disaster Assistance will play a pivotal role in helping American families and small business owners recover following the impact of COVID19.
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Prior to joining the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Keisha served with the United States Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Assistance division. At the SBA, Keisha facilitated disaster assistance loans to homeowners, small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations who had suffered catastrophic property damage to help them grow, create new jobs, and nourish the economy. During her tenure with the SBA, Keisha gained a superior understanding of the needs of small and large business owners, and how to balance those needs with residential communities. This unique experience has allowed Keisha to make an immediate and significant impact for small business owners and Georgia families. The SBA Office of Disaster Assistance will play a pivotal role in helping American families and small business owners recover following the impact of COVID19.
Institute: Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators and Georgia Legislative Leadership, the Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies: Legislative Health Policy Certification Program, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of
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Institute: Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators and Georgia Legislative Leadership, the Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies: Legislative Health Policy Certification Program, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of
Direct experience supporting families and businesses navigating claims
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Direct experience supporting families and businesses navigating claims
Disaster and recovery expertise: FEMA, supporting families through complex claims and recovery processes. SBA, assisting small businesses and households impacted by natural disasters with financing, continuity, and rebuilding.
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Disaster and recovery expertise: FEMA, supporting families through complex claims and recovery processes. SBA, assisting small businesses and households impacted by natural disasters with financing, continuity, and rebuilding.
FEMA, supporting families through complex claims and recovery processes.
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FEMA, supporting families through complex claims and recovery processes.
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