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Target Race Launch: DLCC Announces Slate of Targets in Georgia Senate
With competitive Senate and Gubernatorial races at the top of the ticket, 2026 is a historic opportunity to build Democratic power in the General Assembly
WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced three Target Races in the Georgia Senate as we aim to build power in both chambers of the General Assembly. The DLCC has been working in Georgia cycle over cycle and helped Democrats pick up seats in the House in the last five consecutive cycles. Building Democratic power in Georgia this year is critical as the GOP plots to further gerrymander Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts before the 2028 election. With the strongest candidate recruitment in at least 30 years and competitive statewide races at the top of the ticket, the DLCC is prepared to capitalize on the grassroots momentum and seize this historic opportunity in November to grow Democratic power everywhere.
The DLCC is working directly with the Georgia House and Senate caucuses to deliver support and resources for data, research, and direct voter contact. 2026 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shift the balance of power across the country, and Georgia is a top target for the DLCC to build Democratic power. With less than 100 days until Election Day, the DLCC has the Target Map and strategy to meet this moment.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“Georgia Republicans are about to face the consequences of focusing on their own priorities instead of the issues and needs of voters. Democrats in Georgia have been steadily chipping away at the GOP’s stranglehold on the legislature, and with the best candidate recruitment in three decades, we are ready to build on our momentum. Voters are ready to elect legislators who will focus on making life more affordable and protecting their rights. 2026 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build Democratic power in the Georgia legislature and push back on Republican extremism. The DLCC is proud to support this slate of dedicated candidates every step of the way until Election Day.”
The DLCC’s latest slate of Target Races in the Georgia Senate is:
- Darcy Castro (SD-37)
- Eric Lee (SD-42)
- Laura Murvartian (SD-48)
This builds on the slate of Target Races in the Georgia House announced earlier this year:
- Danielle Bell (HD-44)
- Adam Cleveland (HD-48)
- Beth Fuller (HD-53)
- Michelle Kang (HD-99)
- Farooq Mughal (HD-105)
- Eric Gisler (HD-121)
- Tangie Herring (HD-145)
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) leads the national strategy to secure Democratic power in our state legislatures. We are the campaign arm for more than 3,000 state legislators and thousands of candidates across all 50 states who are advancing Democratic values and standing up to the dangerous MAGA agenda every single day. Over the last decade, our work has flipped 10 new chamber majorities. Those new majorities have ensured Democrats in state legislatures are positioned to protect our democracy and fundamental rights, while addressing the high cost of living and advancing opportunities. The DLCC’s national strategy and target map continue to pinpoint the most efficient paths to Democratic power across all 50 states.