Black voters helped Democrats win in Georgia. Now they expect to be heard
Summary
Black voters helped Democrats win statewide races in Georgia in November 2026 and now expect elected officials to address their concerns. Their priorities include economic opportunity and representation, amid persistent barriers to building wealth for Black Georgians born into poverty.Key Facts
- About 60% of Stonecrest voters cast ballots in the 2026 election, and about 90% of those voters supported Democrats.
- Black voters helped elect Jon Ossoff to the U.S. Senate and supported Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for Georgia governor, as well as down-ballot candidates.
- Democrats won every statewide election from lieutenant governor down to insurance commissioner and gained a majority on the Public Service Commission.
- Almost all incoming statewide officeholders are expected to be Black women, and Democrats are one state Senate seat short of controlling both chambers.
- Georgia leads the nation in Black executive representation and recent income growth, but offers the lowest chances of wealth for Black children born into poverty.
- Community organizations, including Georgia STAND-UP and the People’s Agenda, built relationships and political infrastructure over multiple election cycles.
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