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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Mike Thurmond has held several elected offices across Georgia, and is looking to add the ...
The former DeKalb County chief executive said he sees himself as a problem-solving “bridge builder” who can create bipartisan coalitions to counter President Trump’s policies.
Michael Thurmond has served as a state representative, led the state Division of Family and Children Services and later as labor commissioner.
Touting his small business experience and his desire to strengthen health care throughout the state, state Sen. Jason Esteves ...
Thurmond joins a field of Democratic primary contenders that includes State Sen. Jason Esteves and former Atlanta Mayor ...
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.
Just hours before the official announcement, Thurmond sat down exclusively with Channel 2’s Karyn Greer for Channel 2 Action ...
Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is the latest Democrat to jump into the 2026 Georgia governor's race.
ATLANTA — Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has officially entered the race for Georgia governor. The 72-year-old ...
Weeks after hinting at a bid to become the first Georgia Democrat elected governor this century, Michael Thurmond made it ...
The 72-year-old Thurmond joins a Democratic field that already includes state Sen. Jason Esteves, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and others who are seeking their party's nomination in an ...