The GA Files · 2026 Candidates

Georgia State House — District 62

Kenn Collier (D) — no Republican opponent

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Kenn Collier

Democratic nominee · violence-prevention nonprofit founder

Kenn Collier, an entrepreneur and nonprofit leader, was born and raised in South Atlanta and lives in Sylvan Hills. After his son was killed in January 2025, he founded a violence-intervention nonprofit. He led the four-way May Democratic primary with 38% and won the June 16 runoff over Kavon Arnold with 62%. He is endorsed by the Georgia Working Families Party and Atlanta City Council members Andrea Boone, Antonio Lewis and Wayne Martin.

Previously held

  • First run for public office

Top contributors

$9,807 raised and $24 left after a primary and runoff. Outside money dwarfed his campaign: a sports-betting-funded super PAC, American Future PAC, spent more than $354,000 on mail supporting him. Collier: “My allegiance is to the working people of this district, and that will never be for sale.”

  • $3,000.00Derrick Harper (McDonough, GA)
  • $2,100.00Cowoodrel Knox (Forrest, GA)
  • $1,000.00Max Schardt (Atlanta, GA)
  • $1,000.00Valencia Morris (Atlanta, GA)
  • $500.00Democratic Party of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
  • $500.00Megan Hull (Oakland, CA)

$9,807 raised · $24 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).

Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · Atlanta Press Collective — HD-62 Democratic primary and PAC spending (May 14, 2026) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 62 · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (2024 presidential margins by district)

Where they stand

Education

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He lists “Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered Schools” as a priority.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Healthcare

Wants to expand access to health care and mental health services.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Minimum Wage

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Homelessness

Lists “Affordable Housing & Homeownership” and “protecting long-time residents from displacement” as priorities.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Veterans Affairs

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Immigration

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Gun Control

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He lists “Community-Based Safety & Violence Prevention” as a priority.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Abortion

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
LGBTQ+

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
DEI

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Marijuana

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site
Data centers

We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Kenn Collier — campaign site

Accountability File

None documented.

Every entry is drawn from published reporting, official records, or the candidate's own statements, with sources on each item. Policy summaries are condensed and reflect stated positions; allegations or unresolved matters are labeled as such, and inclusion is not a finding of guilt. Last updated 2026-06-17.