Background
Michael Thurmond (Democratic Party) (also known as Mike) was the DeKalb County Executive in Georgia. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on January 1, 2025. Thurmond did not run for re-election to DeKalb County Executive in 2024.
Thurmond (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Georgia. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.
Campaign themes
Michael Thurmond did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
blockquote{border-left:none !important;padding-left:2em;position:relative;color:#444;font-family:"Libre Franklin",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:#202122;font-style:normal;}blockquote::before{content:open-quote;font-size:3em;line-height:0.1em;position:absolute;left:-10px;top:40px;color:#ccc}blockquote::after{content:close-quote;font-size:3em;line-height:0.1em;position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;color:#ccc}
Campaign websiteThurmond's campaign website stated the following:The experience we needMike Thurmondis a turn-around expert ready to add a new chapter to Georgia’s story as our next governor.At a time of rising costs and declining trust Mike is exactly what our state needs to grow faster, stronger, safer and more equitable.CEO of one of Georgia's Largest CountiesSchool SuperintendentStatewide Office-HolderState LegislatorSmall-Business Owner— Michael Thurmond's campaign website (February 11, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Michael Thurmond did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
On the 2026 ballot
Links
Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
Source(opens in new tab)