Jermarkus Jacobs

Jermarkus Jacobs graduated from East Coweta High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2026. His career experience includes working as a politician.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

JerMarkus Jacobs is a Georgia public servant, community advocate, and Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 6. A native of Newnan, Georgia, Jacobs has dedicated himself to public service and civic engagement, with a commitment to bringing people together and serving communities.

Jacobs gained experience through local political campaigns and later served as a White House intern in the Office of Presidential Correspondence, where he developed a deeper understanding of federal government and constituent service.

At Georgia State University, Jacobs served as a University-Wide Senator, representing students across the university, and later as Executive Vice President of the Student Government Association on the Atlanta campus. In these roles, he advocated for students and promoted greater civic engagement.

Jacobs graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Public Policy. His experiences have shaped his commitment to education, workforce development, civic engagement, and responsible leadership.

Jacobs believes public service should transcend political party, religion, background, or circumstance. He is committed to serving every person and building communities where people can come together, find common ground, and move forward.

His guiding belief is simple: At the end of the day, we are all Americans.

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?

Moving Forward Together — I want people to remember that I am a leader who believes in bringing people together. Regardless of our political party, religion, background, or where we come from, I believe we can find common ground and move forward together. At the end of the day, we are all Americans.Strong Schools and Workforce Development — I believe every student deserves a strong education and a pathway to a successful future. I want to strengthen our schools, expand workforce opportunities, and make sure our young people have the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.Putting People First — I am running to make sure the voices of the people are heard and that government works for them. I believe in responsible growth, protecting our communities and natural resources, and making decisions based on what is best for the people—not special interests.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about strengthening education, expanding workforce development, and creating greater economic opportunity for Georgia families. Every student deserves a strong education and a pathway to success, whether through college, technical education, or a career. I am also committed to responsible growth that protects our communities, natural resources, neighborhoods, and taxpayers. Increasing civic engagement, especially among young people, and ensuring government is transparent, accountable, and responsive. Above all, I want to build a government that listens to its people and puts communities not special interests first.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, trust, and serving the will of the people faithfully, because at the end of the day, a public servant is there to work for you, not for you to work for them.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of someone elected to public office is simply to serve the people they were elected to represent.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was with the Kroger company, where I started out as an e-commerce employee and rose to the position of assistant store manager. I served Kroger for 8 and a half years.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The greatest challenge facing my district and the state is the expansion of data centers. The way we are moving at the moment is not in the right direction. I look at other states like Virginia and Texas, where people have lost their homes. The environment is at risk, and we continue moving forward with these projects. I am not anti-growth, but it's about how we grow. A pause to all data center expansion is necessary until we can figure out a way to move forward into the future without harming the people. Because at the end of the day, once elected, I'm here to answer to the people. I would never put corporate profit over the people; always people first. We have one planet. Let's protect it and the people for generations to come.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

One of the first historical events that I remember would be when I was around eight years old, watching on television President Barack Obama being sworn in as our nation's first African American president.