The Board of Directors of Georgia Equality, the state’s largest political advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Georgians and our allies, is proud to announce its endorsements in the upcoming special election on August 26, 2025.
Key Election Dates:
Early Voting Period: August 4, 2025 – August 22, 2025
Saturday Voting Dates: August 9, 2025 and August 16, 2025
Last Day to Submit Absentee Ballot Application/Request: August 15, 2025
Special Election Day: August 26, 2025
All Georgians should visit the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page to register to vote, double check that your voter registration is correct, and view critical voting information.
To find information about voting for transgender and gender non-conforming Georgians, please click here.
Endorsed Candidate:
State Senate District 21: Debra Shigley
“I will stand up for everyone in this district to ensure that everyone is given equal treatment of the law and the protections guaranteed by the Constitution. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and heard in their local community, no matter their background, race, religion, gender, or sexual identity. I will work tirelessly to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and push back against discrimination.”
To learn more about Debra’s campaign, click here.