Background
Gabe Okoye lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia.[1] Okoye's career experience includes working as the president and CEO of Essex Geoscience, Inc., and a project engineer of Ebasco/Foster Wheeler Environmental.[2]
Campaign themes
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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I am married with four adult children
A licensed civil engineer for over 30 years
Established my own engineering company
I serve on the Municipal-Gwinnett County Planning Commission, representing District 4
Former chairman, Gwinnett County Democratic Party (GCDP)
Former Vice Chairman for Candidate Recruitment GCDP
Former Continental Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization - Americas
Have lived in Gwinnett County since 1992, but arrived to the US without much, in 1981
Very passionate about community/public service
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
I am in this race not because of ambition, but because I want to give back to a country that has been so good to meI want to be the fearless, strong voice for the silent majority, in our districtI believe in equal/women's/LGBT rights
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Health Care
Abortion Rights
Public Education and Student Loans
Gun/School Safety
Equality Issues
Labor, Workplace and Wage protection
General Civil Liberties and Welfare
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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