Georgia Equality

Big news!!💥 For the fifth year in a row, we are proud to share that we have been selected as a beneficiary for AIDS Walk ATL!

This year, we will be celebrating our big legislative win which will expand access to HIV prevention, while raising money to continue our vital HIV advocacy work.

By choosing to support Georgia Equality with your AIDS Walk Atlanta donation, all of the funds raised for us will be MATCHED. Walk with us by joining our team or support our efforts with a donation: aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/gaequality

NEWS: The Board of Directors of Georgia Equality is proud to announce its first endorsement for the upcoming general election in November: Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor of Georgia

"At a time when LGBTQ+ people, especially trans Georgians and LGBTQ+ young people, are being targeted for political gain, I believe Georgia needs leadership that will not waffle, disappear, or go silent when it matters most. I will be a battle-tested Governor who leads with courage and compassion, who listens to the community, and who uses the power of government to expand opportunity, not restrict it," said Bottoms.

It's time to elect a pro-equality champion to the highest office in our state!

Big news!! We are officially ONE month out from our annual gala, Evening for Equality! We've got plenty to celebrate this year, so we hope you will plan to join us!

General admission tickets are NOW ON SALE! Secure your tickets at: georgiaequality.org/e4e2026

The results are in and we are proud to share that over 70% of Georgia Equality’s endorsed candidates either won their race or are headed to a runoff election!

We’re still looking, however, to make it a great election by getting several of our endorsed candidates through their respective runoffs. We must finish the job by electing pro-equality champions in the June 16 runoff election!

THANK YOU to you and the thousands of voters who made their voices heard as a part of record-breaking voter turnout.

And last, but not least, please join us in congratulating our winners and run-off candidates:

Statewide Races, Democrat's Ballot:
Lt. Governor: Josh McLaurin - RUNOFF
Secretary of State: Dana Barrett - RUNOFF
Attorney General: Tanya Miller - WIN

State Senate:
SD 1: Corey Foreman - WIN
SD 7: Ruwa Romman - RUNOFF
SD 14: Nathalie Kanani - RUNOFF
SD 34: Kenya Wicks (i) - WIN
SD 37: Darcy Castro - WIN
SD 41: Kim Jackson* (i) - WIN
SD 44: Saira Draper - WIN
SD 46: Ray Smith - WIN
SD 48: Laura Murvartian - WIN

State House of Representatives:
HD 9: Roger Smith - WIN
HD 20: Jason Tanner - WIN
HD 37: Mary Frances Williams (i) - WIN
HD 42: Gabriel Sanchez (i) - WIN
HD 54: Betsy Holland (i) - WIN
HD 57: Stacey Evans (i) - WIN
HD 68: Timoria Saba - RUNOFF
HD 90: Bentley Hudgins* - WIN
HD 92: Rhonda Taylor (i) - WIN
HD 95: Dar'shun Kendrick (i) - WIN
HD 96: Arlene Beckles (i) - WIN
HD 97: Jyot Singh- WIN
HD 98: Marvin Lim* (i) - WIN
HD 99: Michelle Kang - WIN

Non-partisan Elections:
Judge, Superior Court, Gwinnett County: Regina Matthews - WIN

Local Primary Elections:
Fulton County Commission Chair: Robb Pitts (i) - RUNOFF
Fulton County Commission District 3: Lee Morris (i) - RUNOFF
Fulton County Commission District 5: Sojourner Grimmett - RUNNOFF

TODAY is election day for the primary and non-partisan election! If you haven't already voted early, polls will be open until 7pm today.

All Georgians can visit mvp.sos.ga.gov to view critical voting information, including your precinct location and sample ballot.

See our endorsed candidates at: bit.ly/GEvotes

Coming soon! Georgia Equality is proud to host Preparing Community Pharmacies in HIV Prevention Services, a capacity-building workshop!

This engaging workshop is optimal for pharmacists, students, and emerging professionals interested in public health. We'll be reviewing our new HIV prevention access law, SB 195, and discussing its implementation across the state.

We hope you'll join us! Register now: bit.ly/HIV-workshop

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, a global moment of solidarity and resistance for LGBTQ+ communities.

This year's theme is “At the heart of democracy” – a timely reminder that truly democratic societies must be grounded in justice and freedom for all. When governments roll back rights, they weaken democracy for everyone.

We are proud to fight day in and day out for fairness, safety, and opportunity for all LGBTQ+ Georgians, and we're especially proud to be in this fight alongside you. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

TODAY is the final day of early voting for the 2026 primary and non-partisan election! If you haven't already voted and are not able to today, you will need to do so on Election Day, May 19.

Early voting hours may vary by location, so please check your My Voter Page to confirm your options: mvp.sos.ga.gov

See our full list of endorsements: bit.ly/GEvotes

Reminder: From the top of the ticket to the bottom, there's a lot at stake in this election. While the federal Supreme Court has dominated news lately, let this be a reminder that our statewide leaders matter– shaping our futures, our rights, and our maps.

This is the LAST WEEK to vote early! If you don't vote this week, you will need to do so on election day, May 19.

See our full list of endorsed candidates: https://bit.ly/GEvotes