GALEO Impact Fund is proud to endorse progressive Latina/o candidates who aspire to lead their communities from the frontlines of public office. Our mission is clear: to endorse, uplift, and support candidates who share our values and vision for a just, inclusive, and forward-thinking society.
For more information regarding our candidate endorsement program, please contact Darrick Alvarez at dalvarez@galeoimpactfund.org
Candidate: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff
U.S. Senate
Born and raised in Atlanta, Jon Ossoff represents Georgia in the United States Senate.
Jon has established a reputation as a legislative workhorse and a relentless investigator exposing corruption and the abuse of power.
Candidate: Peter Hubbard
Peter Hubbard
Public Service Commission, District 3
Peter Hubbard is a native of Tennessee and holds a degree in Physics, Mathematics, and International Affairs. With 15 years of experience in the energy sector, he specializes in resource planning, market analysis, and clean energy solutions. In 2019, Peter founded the Georgia Center for Energy Solutions to advocate for renewable energy and lower power bills. He also develops solar and energy storage projects that support clean energy in various states. Living in Atlanta’s Edgewood neighborhood since 2015, he is dedicated to building a sustainable energy future for his family and community.
Candidate: Keisha Lance Bottoms
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Georgia Governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic nominee running to serve as the next governor of Georgia to deliver for working families and stand up against the chaos coming from Washington.
As governor, she will fight to lower costs, expand Medicaid so that more Georgians can get the health care coverage they need and prevent more hospitals — especially those in rural communities — from closing. She will make housing more affordable and crack down on corporate landlords that are making it harder for Georgians to buy a home or afford rent. Additionally, she will invest in education across Georgia by guaranteeing pre-K to every 4-year old, requiring Georgia students to start their education at kindergarten, and recruiting more quality educators by eliminating income taxes for teachers.
Keisha previously served as the 60th mayor of Atlanta from 2018 to 2022 where she made major investments in affordable housing, delivered historic pay raises for police officers and firefighters, supported small businesses, and brought in billions in capital investment.
Keisha is at least a fifth generation Georgian and has served as a judge and city councilwoman. She resides in Atlanta with her husband, Derek, and their four children.
Candidate: Shelia Edwards
Shelia Edwards
Public Service Commission, District 5
Shelia Edwards is a respected community leader, proven strategist, entrepreneur, and Democratic leader with a record of delivering results at the local, state, and
federal levels. As the 2026 Democratic nominee for the Georgia Public Service
Commission, she brings a unique combination of technical experience, public
policy expertise, and community engagement to the fight for fair utility rates,
consumer protection, and government accountability.
Shelia is also an outspoken advocate for Georgia ratepayers, and a vocal critic of the repeated utility rate increases that have been approved by the Public Service Commission. She has raised concerns about the rapid proliferation of data centers across Georgia, and the potential impact
their growing energy demands could have on residential customers, small businesses, and the
state’s energy infrastructure. Shelia believes that utility regulators must prioritize transparency,
accountability, and consumer protection to ensure that every day Georgians are not forced to bear the costs of decisions that primarily benefit large corporate interests. Shelia has also been a critic of the misuse of eminent domain to take land from Georgia families, farmers, and small business owners for projects that do not clearly serve the public interest. She believes government should protect private property rights, not undermine them, and will continue fighting for transparency, accountability, and fairness whenever the rights of Georgia property owners are threatened.
Candidate: Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark
Dr. Jasmine Clark
U.S. Congress
(GA-13)
Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark is a mom, microbiologist, and State Representative who found her passion for science and helping others at a young age. Inspired by her father, a doctor, and her mother, a nurse,
she received her BA in biology and her PhD in microbiology and cellular genetics from Emory University, where she now serves as an Assistant
Clinical Professor in the Nursing School.
In 2017, in the wake of Donald Trump’s first election, Jasmine recognized the need for a strong science voice in government and decided to run for a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives that had been in Republican hands for over 20 years. Despite facing a powerful incumbent Republican who outspent her more than 2:1, Jasmine won and defended the seat again in 2020, 2022, and 2024, despite Gov. Kemp’s re-drawing her district to make it more competitive twice since 2020.
Candidate: Tony Kozycki
Tony Kozycki
U.S. Congress
(GA-7)
Tony Kozycki has spent his life stepping into the moments that matter.
Raised in LaGrange, Georgia, he learned early the values of discipline, accountability, and hard work as a student-athlete. Those lessons carried with him to the United States Naval Academy, where he was nominated by Senator Saxby Chambliss and trained to lead with integrity under pressure.
After earning his commission, Tony became a Naval Aviator, flying the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
He completed three combat deployments, leading missions in complex environments where decisions carried real consequences. He worked closely with allied forces, building trust and coordination across nations, and served with the discipline and accountability that only comes from knowing others are counting on you.
After returning home, Tony continued his life of service as an attorney, fighting for families across Georgia and standing up to systems that too often fail the people they are supposed to protect.
Candidate: State Senator RaShaun Kemp
RaShaun Kemp
Georgia Senate
District 38
Senator Rashaun Kemp proudly represents Georgia’s 38th Senate District, a Fulton County seat that includes portions of Atlanta, Sandy Springs, the City of South Fulton, Fairburn, East Point, Union City, Palmetto, and Chattahoochee Hills. In his very first legislative session, Senator Kemp delivered results by passing his first bill, Senate Bill 93, a bipartisan measure signed into law by the Governor. SB 93 addresses Georgia’s literacy crisis—where nearly 70% of children are not reading on grade level—by ensuring all Georgia teachers are properly trained in evidence-based reading instruction.
Candidate: Laura Murvartian
Laura Murvartian
Georgia Senate
District 48
Laura Murvartian has been active in the Atlanta community, serving on several nonprofit boards and being involved in politics for decades. Laura has campaigned and hosted fundraisers for Georgia Democratic candidates up and down the ticket and has served on the board of two Georgia-based PACs. Laura believes that running for office is the natural next step in a life committed to service and to electing strong democratic candidates.
Candidate: Bella Bautista
Bella Bautista
Georgia House
District 14
Bella Bautista is a nonprofit executive and award-winning civil rights activist born and raised in Cartersville, Georgia. The daughter of proud immigrant small business owners, Bella grew up understanding the value of hard work, community, and perseverance. Watching her family build a life through dedication and sacrifice shaped her belief that every family deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Candidate: State Representative Gabriel Sanchez
Gabriel Sanchez
Georgia House
District 42
Representative Gabriel Sanchez, first elected in 2024, is a long-time community organizer and advocate for working people. Gabriel was born and raised in Cobb County to Colombian immigrants striving for a better future.
Gabriel worked for several local organizations,
non-profits, and campaigns to advocate for voting rights, the Latino community, and working families. Now he is the State Representative for House District 42, which includes Smyrna, Cumberland, and parts of South Marietta, and is currently the third youngest legislator in Georgia.
Candidate: Michelle Schreiner
Michelle Schreiner
Georgia House
District 45
Michelle lives in East Cobb and is running to represent the community she calls home. Her campaign is focused on affordability, strong public schools, access to quality health care, reproductive freedom, voting rights, and responsive leadership that listens to constituents and shows up consistently.
Candidate: State Representative Phil Olaleye
Phil Olaleye
Georgia House
District 59
Phil was elected in 2022 to represent Georgia House District 59, which includes parts of Atlanta and East Point. He also serves as Executive Director of Next Generation Men & Women (Next Gen), a nonprofit that connects high school students with local businesses and colleges to provide real-world career exposure and mentorship.
Candidate: Jyot Singh
Jyot Singh
Georgia House
District 97
Jyot is a proud product of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Attending one of the best high schools in the state, right here in Gwinnett, didn’t just give Jyot a world-class education; it also gave him a sense of responsibility. Jyot saw what happens when a community invests in its children, and he saw the doors that investment could open for a kid from Norcross.
Candidate: Michelle Kang
Michelle Kang
Georgia House
District 99
Michelle Kang is a proud first-generation Korean American immigrant who’s called Georgia home since 1992. Michelle came here to build a better life for herself and her future family, and over the past 30 years, she’s grown deeply rooted in this community. Michelle is running for State House because she believes Georgia should be a place where working families can thrive, not just survive.
Candidate: Farooq Mughal
Farooq Mughal
Georgia House
District 105
As a first-generation American, small-business owner, and former Georgia State Representative, Farooq’s life experience and professional background have uniquely prepared him to serve this community effectively. Farooq grew up watching his immigrant parents work tirelessly to build a better life, and their example shaped his belief in fairness, opportunity, and the responsibility to uplift others. That perspective guides everything Farooq does: advocating for working families to ensuring immigrant and minority communities have a real voice in our state.
Candidate: Juan Estrada
Juan Estrada
Georgia House
District 109
Juan Estrada is an attorney, small business owner, and community advocate. Juan is the son of two immigrants (Mexican Father/Honduran Mother) and would be the first known person of Honduran heritage elected to the Georgia General Assembly.
As an attorney, Juan spent two years providing free legal assistance to tenants facing eviction in Fulton County, helping families who were at risk of losing their homes to Covid-19 understand and protect their rights. Juan also advocated for consumers before the Georgia Public Service Commission in 2025 where he pushed for stronger oversight of data centers and policies aimed at lowering electric bills for Georgia families.
Candidate: Micheal Garza
Micheal Garza
Cobb County Board of Education, District 4
Micheal Garza is a small-business owner, long-time Cobb resident, husband, and father of a nine-year-old who attends a Cobb elementary school. Micheal is an active leader in our public schools, as a leader in PTA, as co-founder of an organization that advocates for our students, and as a member of state educational advocacy groups who frequently holds town halls and community events about legislation that affects our schools.
