Ceretta Smith
Democratic nomineeA Grovetown City Council member and the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Rick Allen in the Augusta-area 12th District. She won the June 2026 Democratic runoff but faces long odds in the reliably Republican seat.
Previously held
- Grovetown City Council member
- Community advocate
Top contributors
A grassroots, locally rooted campaign with limited reported fundraising, challenging a well-funded incumbent in a reliably Republican district. No PAC donor base to report.
$22,756 raised · $1,956 cash on hand — as of May 27, 2026 (FEC latest filing).
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Where they stand
Brings city-council budgeting experience and runs on affordability and public investment for the district; as a challenger she has no congressional voting record.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports public-school investment.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Backs expanding coverage and lowering costs.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports raising the federal minimum wage.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Backs federal affordable-housing investment.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports strengthening VA care.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports humane reform and a path to citizenship.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports gun-safety measures.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports abortion rights and restoring Roe-era protections.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports LGBTQ+ equality.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports diversity and inclusion.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Supports marijuana decriminalization and reform.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Has not detailed a specific AI or data-center position.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-12, 2026Scandals
None documented.
