Gwinnett's Electoral Races
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Donna McLeod
Senate District 55
Iris Hamilton is the Executive Director of Health Care Management/Clinical Solutions Team at Amerigroup (Elevance). She has over 30 years of clinical experience with over 24 years of Case Management/Utilization Review experience. She has been employed at Anthem, Inc. for 18 years in various progressive leadership roles and is a nurse executive for the organization.
House District 88
Billy Mitchell was overwhelmingly elected to his first term on the City Council of the historic City of Stone Mountain in 1995 and was then unanimously selected by his colleagues to serve as mayor pro tem (vice mayor). He also served as chairman of the Finance Committee, where he led the City to “outstanding financial status,” as reported by independent auditors. He held the distinction of having sponsored more legislation than any other then present council member, including the legislation permitting the City’s erection of the “Freedom Bell” commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s exhortation to “let freedom ring, even from Stone Mountain of Georgia!” in his immortal “I Have a Dream” speech.
House District 96
Growing Georgia’s Future Together. Your Candidate for Georgia State Representative in District 96. Ready to Represent Norcross and Duluth Values!
House District 102
Gabe Okoye has lived in Lawrenceville since 1992, raising his children, who graduated from Gwinnett County Public Schools alongside his wife Agnes. A lifelong Democrat and former Chairman of the Gwinnett County Democratic Party, Gabe was integral towards bringing new diverse, and progressive elected leadership to Gwinnett County and protecting our voting rights.
House District 110
In 2014, my family relocated to Georgia and immediately became Gwinnett County residents, making our home in Grayson. Since then, the growth and progress for our family assures my wife and I, that we made the right decision to live in Gwinnett. I am running for office because I want to see every family in our community thrive, people in Grayson and Loganville deserve a State Representative that listens to them, fights for our shared values and is invested in our community.
House District 111
District Attorney
Before I decided to run for this seat, I had conversations with my neighbors across Gwinnett County, and I heard the same concerns. We all want our children to come home safe every night, to feel protected in our communities, and to have confidence that our elected leaders are doing the right thing. But too many people have lost faith in our criminal justice system and the individuals who are leading it.
Beyers’ seat (Division 5)
Tuwanda Rush Williams joined the law firm of Thompson, O’Brien, Kappler & Nasuti as Of Counsel on June 5, 2023. She is formerly a Deputy County Attorney in the Gwinnett County Department of Law, where she supervised and managed the work of Senior Assistant County Attorneys who handle both transactional and litigation matters for Gwinnett County Government elected officials, departments, offices, and the judicial system. She has been a member of the Georgia Bar since October 1992. Her 31 years of legal experience is expansive, as she has formidable knowledge of over twenty-five areas of the law. For most of her legal career, she has been a local government lawyer, and her practice has been concentrated in section 1983 civil rights and constitutional law and litigation, state law claims of assault, battery, unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution, tort claims, tax appeals, eminent domain, public procurement and contract disputes, personal injury, property damage, and elections litigation. She was also a seven-year member of the Gwinnett County Indigent Defense Governing Committee, responsible for recruiting, managing, and reviewing and paying the invoices of lawyers who represent indigent criminal defendants.
Bratton’s seat (Division 2)
Ramona Toole has earned a stellar reputation of being a hardworking jurist who is trusted, fair, and compassionate. Born and raised in Alabama, Ramona’s early life was marked by devastating instances of violence that influenced her to choose a career in the justice system in the 8th grade. Her chosen path was not just about becoming a jurist, it was about creating safer communities and protecting the most vulnerable members of our society.
In addition to making justice accessible, Ramona also ensures that the law is applied correctly, both in letter and in spirit. With her vast and varied experience, doing so comes naturally to her. She started off her professional journey as an Assistant Solicitor at the City of Atlanta Traffic Court. Later, she was hired at the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for the Child Support Unit. While in that Unit, she was tasked with helping custodial parents get the relief they needed to take care of their family. Eventually she was assigned to the Trial Division, where she managed a large caseload and supervised and trained law school Interns. In 2016, she relocated to the trial line at the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, where she remained until 2021. Since beginning her professional journey, Ramona has tried everything from traffic offenses, armed robbery, aggravated assault, vehicular homicides, murder and illegal manufacture and distribution of controlled substances.
Batchelor’s seat (Division 6)
Tax Commissioner
Commissioner Denise Mitchell, MPA, has served as Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner since spring of 2022. As Tax Commissioner, she is responsible for the billing, collection, and disbursement of over $1.9 billion in revenue.
Denise has served in the Gwinnett Tax Commissioner’s Office since 1998. Throughout her time in the office, she has worked up through the ranks, being swiftly promoted to increasingly responsible positions. She served as Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager, Director of Finance and Accounting, and Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner prior to stepping up to serve as our Tax Commissioner in Spring 2022.
Sheriff
In 2020, I became the first African American to be elected Sheriff in the history of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. History was made, but this road was never about making history. It’s about making a lasting difference.
I was born and raised in Gwinnett. I grew up in the Sally Craig Apartments where I was raised by my aunt, a single woman who worked hard to make sure I had everything I needed and most of what I wanted.
Sheriff
With over 25 years of legal experience, 15 years as a police officer, and a commitment to community well-being, Brian Whiteside is dedicated to ensuring safety, accountability, and fiscal responsibility as the next Gwinnett County Sheriff. His accomplishments, including removing the Confederate Monument, ending the prosecution of marijuana cases, and combatting hate crimes, showcase his unwavering dedication to justice and the betterment of Gwinnett County. Join Brian Whiteside in his mission to create a safer and more accountable community for all.
Commissioner
District 3
Marqus Cole has dedicated his life to making a positive impact on society. With a passion for justice and equity, his journey is marked by a commitment to loving God and neighbor though servant leadership.
Marqus was born in Anniston, Alabama, into a family with a strong legacy of service. His grandfather served as a GI in the Army, and his mother retired as an Officer from the Army, while his father remains dedicated to teaching in the metro-Atlanta area. The family relocated to Georgia as part of their commitment to military service.
Board of Education
District 1
I have lived in Gwinnett County since 2004. My family and I live in the Dacula cluster. We have 3 sons educated by GCPS. I manage a Cyber Security team for a private company and maintain a successful, nearly 25-year law enforcement career.
Board of Education
District 3
Domonique is a passionate and dedicated community leader who deeply understands the needs of Gwinnett County Public Schools. She has a proven track record of success in her work with families, children, and youth, and she is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.
Board of Education
District 5
I am married with three children. I am originally from Houston, Texas. I have three sisters (one deceased) and five stepbrothers. My mother and father divorced when my sisters and I were very young. They are still alive and residing in Texas. At various points in my life, I was raised by my single mother, my single father, and my single paternal grandmother. I was also homeless and then lived on my own as a high school student. I attended public school (K – 12) and graduated from Ross Shaw Sterling High School in 1995. My adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have fueled the fire I have to fight for the most marginalized, needy, unseen, and undervalued child. ALL of our children deserve access and opportunities to know they belong and to thrive. I believe when we meet the needs and improve the experiences of children at promise, we uplift the entire school system and community.
Stop The Steal of The Promised Land
Gwinnett County is Trying To Erase Black History
Why we must fight!!!!!
Black people must protect black history because it represents an important part of our cultural heritage and identity. Black history encompasses the contributions, struggles, and achievements of black people throughout history. This includes the history of African civilizations, the experiences of slaves, the civil rights movement, and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
Charlotte Nash Benefits Financially
The story of how one of Georgia’s largest economic development projects managed to acquire 2,000 acres of land in metro Atlanta begins almost two decades ago when Charlotte Nash was Gwinnett County Administrator.
Just before retiring, Nash sat on the newly formed Georgia Bioscience Joint Development Authority, aiming to turn Ga. 316 into a bioscience corridor. Nash went on to become the Gwinnett commission chair, taking over from a predecessor who resigned amid a scandal involving insider land deals. Now, the first road is being built for Rowen, a massive life sciences facility in east Gwinnett projected to create about 90,000 jobs this century and contribute billions to Georgia’s economy. It includes 9 acres bought from Nash’s brother-in-law and his family for more than double the appraised value, a transaction that an ethicist called “fraught” but not clearly wrong. 
The potential conflict of interest was one of many dilemmas and risks that littered the path to Rowen’s recent groundbreaking.
“Hopefully I can sit back and view the good things that are going to happen as a result of it,” said Nash, who at the end of 2020 stepped down from the county commission. “It’s a bit of a quandary for someone like me that has lived in this part of the county for all my life. This is going to affect my friends and neighbors. It’s a big change for this part of Gwinnett.”
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Why The Name Change
The legacy of racism has made it difficult for the Republican Party to attract black voters, the party has a history of being insensitive to our concerns.
The Republican Party is known for its focus on conservative values, including limited government, individual responsibility, and traditional family values. Those values did not count during January 6th attack on the capital. With George Santos admission that he catapulted to the top of the list of politicians who have misled the public about their past. Donald Trump lies on Covid. Donald Trump lies that he won the election.
What is the meaning behind the name change?
Were they just realizing they aren’t smart?
Moments In Gwinnett's Disgrace
The lynching of Charles Hale in Lawrenceville. The same old story Charles Hale was accused of assaulting a White woman when about 200 masked men broke into the jail and kidnapped him.
