After four decades in politics, Michael Thurmond said he has the experience to win what could be a competitive campaign against Republican challengers in Georgia.

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is the latest Democrat to jump into the 2026 Georgia governor's race.

ATLANTA — Another Democrat has entered the contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp in Georgia’s highest elected office, a candidate with a history of winning statewide, albeit a while ago.

ATLANTA — Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has officially entered the race for Georgia governor. The 72-year-old ...

Democrat Michael Thurmond has announced his bid for governor of Georgia in 2026. Thurmond says he wants to focus on the cost of living, preserving access to health care and ending divisiveness.

A TLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Weeks after hinting at a bid to become the first Georgia Democrat elected governor this ...

Former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond launched his campaign for governor this morning, joining former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance ...

Former DeKalb County CEO is the latest politician to announce his bid to succeed Brian Kemp as Georgia's next governor in ...

Just hours before the official announcement, Thurmond sat down exclusively with Channel 2’s Karyn Greer for Channel 2 Action ...

If he wins the governor’s race next year, Georgia state Sen. Jason Esteves wouldn’t just become Georgia’s first Black governor. He’d be the first Latino governor, too.