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U.S. House · GA-12 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Ceretta Smith

Democratic candidate for Georgia's 12th Congressional District

Army veteran, labor leader and Grovetown councilmember focused on wages, rural care, veterans, public schools, housing and voting rights.

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DistrictGA-12
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Ceretta stands.

Campaign position

Raise wages and strengthen local jobs

  • Supports fair wages and job training
  • Wants new industries and small businesses supported so more money stays in local communities

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Expand rural and mental health services

  • Supports stronger rural clinics and emergency services
  • Backs lower out-of-pocket health costs and more counseling access

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Improve veterans’ transition and benefits access

  • Supports job training and hiring incentives for veterans
  • Wants simpler benefits access and stronger support for military caregivers

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Fund rural schools and career pathways

  • Supports fair school funding and better educator pay
  • Backs technical education and dual-enrollment opportunities

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Build affordable housing and protect renters

  • Supports more affordable homes and paths for first-time buyers
  • Backs renters’ rights and preventing displacement

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Protect voting and reproductive rights

  • Supports expanded voting access and reproductive freedom
  • Backs constitutional protections and workers’ organizing rights

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Qualified for the November ballot as the Democratic nominee for Georgia’s 12th Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Grovetown city councilmember

    Serves in municipal government representing Grovetown residents.

  • Experience

    Federal employee union leader

    Held leadership positions in AFGE, including Georgia State Council president.

  • Experience

    U.S. Army medic

    Served as an Army medic before entering federal employment and labor advocacy.

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