Georgia State Senate District 9: candidates

Current seat holder: Nikki Merritt.

Michael Johnson

Priorities & Governance: “I am humbled by the opportunity to step forward and serve District 9 and the people of Georgia.” (Campaign website)

Education: “I've watched our community grow into one of Georgia's most dynamic — and I've watched families struggle under rising property taxes, gridlocked commutes, and schools that haven't kept pace with the tax dollars we pour into them.” (Campaign website)

Education: “I'm a Gwinnett neighbor who believes that government works best when it's transparent, accountable, and focused on results — not promises.” (Campaign website)

Nikki Merritt

Nikki Merritt was born in Austell, Georgia . She attended the University of Georgia and earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2012. Merritt's career experience includes working in telecommunications at AT&T. She has been affiliated with CWA 3204, the Community Action Network Initiative, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, and the Gwinnett County Senate Delegation.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Meet Nikki: “We need inclusive leadership in Georgia to make sure all voices are given the respect and time they deserve. As your next State Senator I will be that leader.” (Campaign website)

Thank You for Your Support!: “I Look Forward to Serving District 9 as Your State Senator!” (Campaign website)

Economy, jobs & cost of living: “A people first approach to social and economic change in Georgia is the backbone of my campaign.” (Campaign website)

Nikki on the Issues: “While Georgia may be the best state for business, we are one of the worst states for workers’ rights - in fact, we have ranked in the bottom three states in the nation for worker protections for years. We have thousands of job openings across the state that are critical to our success - we need to step up our efforts to make Georgia the best state for business and workers by strengthening employees’ rights and supporting unions. Good business is only successful when workers are valued and protected.” (Campaign website)