Kim Thomas Smith
Democratic nominee · nonprofit directorKim Thomas Smith is a Henry County nonprofit director and former corporate IT manager. She holds a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley State University and a doctorate in organizational leadership, and is active with Samaritans Together of Henry County and Alpha Kappa Alpha. She led the five-way May primary with 30% and beat Rep. Mary Ann Santos in the runoff with 88%.
Previously held
- First run for public office
Top contributors
$59,415 raised, almost all spent, leaving $332. Outside money was far larger: American Future PAC, funded by the sports-betting industry, spent about $194,000 supporting her and about $116,000 opposing Santos.
- $5,100.00Beverly Reese (Stockbridge, GA)
- $3,800.00Johnny Banks (Loganville, GA)
- $3,300.00Stephanie Banks (Middleburg, FL)
- $3,300.00Marilyn Ford (Alpharetta, GA)
- $3,300.00Angela Finney (McDonough, GA)
- $3,300.00Quetia Arzu (Saratoga, CA)
- $3,300.00Randy Thomas (Fayetteville, GA)
- $1,800.00Major Banks (Middleburg, FL)
$59,415 raised · $332 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).
Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · Atlanta Civic Circle — Sports betting PACs' big wagers in Georgia legislative races (May 14, 2026) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 117 · Dr. Kim Thomas Smith — Meet Dr. Kim · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (2024 presidential margins by district)Where they stand
Her profile says she wants more school counselors and social workers and to protect public school funding from diversion.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)Her profile says she advocates rent control, tax incentives for affordable senior and workforce housing, and stronger tenant protections.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. It says she wants state public-safety funding tied to “transparency and accountability.”
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)We reviewed her candidate profile (a BranchVote summary) as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: BranchVote — Kim Thomas Smith, 2026 runoff profile (AI summary)Accountability File
None documented.
