Fulton official who refused to seat GOP election board nominees launches bid for secretary of state

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: January 8, 2026

Words: 454

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A Democratic Fulton County commissioner who blocked Republican election board nominees in defiance of a judge’s order is running to become Georgia’s next secretary of state.

Commissioner Dana Barrett announced her candidacy Thursday. Georgia’s secretary of state has a number of duties, including overseeing elections and granting business licenses.

Barrett won her seat representing the Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Midtown areas in 2022 after defeating a longtime Republican incumbent. Prior to her election, she …

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