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Secretary of State
2026 Georgia Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Contest: Secretary of State - Dem
Candidate: Penny Brown Reynolds
Party: Democratic
Votes: 242439
Result: highest vote total in the published runoff results, which the source currently labels unofficial
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Judge Penny Brown Reynolds has spent her life working for justice. As Secretary of State, she will continue to do everything she’s already been doing: fighting for fairness and building systems that truly serve the people. She believes in a Georgia for all of us.
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Raised in the South, she watched her mother persevere through hardship with grace, and she watched her grandfather rise early, pray hard, and work even harder. Their example shaped her purpose. She faced obstacles like most Georgians. Judge Penny had to earn everything she had, and that taught her the honor in working hard… and the wisdom in working smart. Rather than allowing those struggles to define her, she transformed them into fuel for her journey. Each challenge became a lesson, each setback a stepping stone, preparing her for every role she would later hold: attorney, judge, professor, public servant, pastor, and national leader. That’s why she never forgot where she came from. That’s why she connects with every day people.
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Raised in the South, she watched her mother persevere through hardship with grace, and she watched her grandfather rise early, pray hard, and work even harder. Their example shaped her purpose. She faced obstacles like most Georgians. Judge Penny had to earn everything she had, and that taught her the honor in working hard… and the wisdom in working smart. Rather than allowing those struggles to define her, she transformed them into fuel for her journey. Each challenge became a lesson, each setback a stepping stone, preparing her for every role she would later hold: attorney, judge, professor, public servant, pastor, and national leader. That’s why she never forgot where she came from. That’s why she connects with every day people.
That calling led her to break barriers and make history. She worked her way through college and law school and went on to become the first African American to serve as Executive Counsel to a Georgia Governor having previously served as the first African American Chief of Staff and Executive Counsel to the Lieutenant Governor.
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That calling led her to break barriers and make history. She worked her way through college and law school and went on to become the first African American to serve as Executive Counsel to a Georgia Governor having previously served as the first African American Chief of Staff and Executive Counsel to the Lieutenant Governor.
Most recently she was appointed to the Biden-Harris Administration as Acting Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights and Chief EEO Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There, she led civil rights enforcement and strategy for over 100,000 employees, slashing a historic case backlog by over 90% and implementing the agency’s first-ever 5-year strategic plan. She led boldly—because transformational leadership demanded it.
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Most recently she was appointed to the Biden-Harris Administration as Acting Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights and Chief EEO Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There, she led civil rights enforcement and strategy for over 100,000 employees, slashing a historic case backlog by over 90% and implementing the agency’s first-ever 5-year strategic plan. She led boldly—because transformational leadership demanded it.
Beyond public service, she founded a national non-profit that has hosted conferences empowering women, advancing literacy, and expanding opportunity in underserved communities and founded a consulting firm addressing change management, financial literacy, workforce readiness and job preparation – always with the same mission: to lift communities by empowering people with tools to succeed.
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Beyond public service, she founded a national non-profit that has hosted conferences empowering women, advancing literacy, and expanding opportunity in underserved communities and founded a consulting firm addressing change management, financial literacy, workforce readiness and job preparation – always with the same mission: to lift communities by empowering people with tools to succeed.
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From the Capitol to the courtroom and through every branch of government, she has never stopped pushing for what’s right.
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From the Capitol to the courtroom and through every branch of government, she has never stopped pushing for what’s right.
Today, Judge Penny is running to be your next Secretary of State because she understands that Georgia deserves a leader who will protect the vote, defend our democracy, and put people over politics. She believes every Georgian—no matter their zip code, race, or income—deserves fair, secure, and accessible elections. She believes this office must stand as the guardian of fairness and opportunity. From protecting the right to vote, to empowering small business, modernizing professional licenses, safeguarding seniors, and ensuring government accountability – she brings extensive experience in executive leadership and management, vision, and a heart to serve.
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Today, Judge Penny is running to be your next Secretary of State because she understands that Georgia deserves a leader who will protect the vote, defend our democracy, and put people over politics. She believes every Georgian—no matter their zip code, race, or income—deserves fair, secure, and accessible elections. She believes this office must stand as the guardian of fairness and opportunity. From protecting the right to vote, to empowering small business, modernizing professional licenses, safeguarding seniors, and ensuring government accountability – she brings extensive experience in executive leadership and management, vision, and a heart to serve.
Judge Penny Brown Reynolds has spent her life working for justice. As Secretary of State, she will continue to do everything she’s already been doing: fighting for fairness and building systems that truly serve the people. She believes in a Georgia for all of us.
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Judge Penny Brown Reynolds has spent her life working for justice. As Secretary of State, she will continue to do everything she’s already been doing: fighting for fairness and building systems that truly serve the people. She believes in a Georgia for all of us.
I Believe in Leadership That Delivers!
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I Believe in Leadership That Delivers!
My vision is simple yet powerful: A Georgia for All of Us. I believe! It is about fairness for everyone, not restrictions that silence voices. We should be expanding access to the ballot, not creating obstacles for Georgians who are eligible to vote.
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My vision is simple yet powerful: A Georgia for All of Us. I believe! It is about fairness for everyone, not restrictions that silence voices. We should be expanding access to the ballot, not creating obstacles for Georgians who are eligible to vote.
I believe in a Georgia where every voice is respected, every eligible Georgian has the chance to be heard. An office where public service works for all, not just the few.
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I believe in a Georgia where every voice is respected, every eligible Georgian has the chance to be heard. An office where public service works for all, not just the few.
Protecting Voting Rights & Restoring Public Trust in Elections
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Protecting Voting Rights & Restoring Public Trust in Elections
Ensure free, fair, and accessible elections for all eligible Georgians, regardless of zip code, race, age, or political affiliation. As a former judge and lawyer, I will advocate for clear, fair election rules that empower voters.
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Ensure free, fair, and accessible elections for all eligible Georgians, regardless of zip code, race, age, or political affiliation. As a former judge and lawyer, I will advocate for clear, fair election rules that empower voters.
Expand early voting sites and accessible voting centers across counties.
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Expand early voting sites and accessible voting centers across counties.
Promote nonpartisan election integrity and protect election workers from threats and political pressure.
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Promote nonpartisan election integrity and protect election workers from threats and political pressure.
Georgia’s elections should inspire confidence, not skepticism. I will ensure systems are implemented and communicated clearly to every voter.
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Georgia’s elections should inspire confidence, not skepticism. I will ensure systems are implemented and communicated clearly to every voter.
Streamline business formation processes for faster startup to make it easier to start and grow a business in Georgia. Offer responsive, plain-language guidance that demystifies regulations.
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Streamline business formation processes for faster startup to make it easier to start and grow a business in Georgia. Offer responsive, plain-language guidance that demystifies regulations.
Expand outreach & resources via mobile business fairs in counties.
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Expand outreach & resources via mobile business fairs in counties.
Launch a “Business Access Georgia” digital dashboard with live support, status tracking, and help for first-time entrepreneurs.
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Launch a “Business Access Georgia” digital dashboard with live support, status tracking, and help for first-time entrepreneurs.
Address licensing inefficiencies, reduce backlogs, and modernize application processes. Georgia processes over 700,000 licenses across 64 professions. Yet many face frustrating delays.
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Address licensing inefficiencies, reduce backlogs, and modernize application processes. Georgia processes over 700,000 licenses across 64 professions. Yet many face frustrating delays.
Reduce wait times for license processing.
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Reduce wait times for license processing.
Expand public education efforts around cybersecurity and scam prevention.
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Expand public education efforts around cybersecurity and scam prevention.
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