Ceretta Smith
DemocratGrovetown city councilwoman
Ceretta Smith is the Democratic nominee in Georgia's 12th District; she is a U.S. Army veteran who served nearly a decade as an Army medic and then worked 25 years as a federal employee and union leader with the American Federation of Government Employees2. She serves on the Grovetown city council2.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
GunsNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign website says she wants to address the proliferation of guns with common-sense safety. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Record
- Served in the U.S. Army from 1992 to 2000, including as a medic2.
- Held leadership roles in the American Federation of Government Employees, including Georgia State Council President and National Fair Practices Coordinator2.
- Won the June 16, 2026 Democratic primary runoff for Georgia's 12th District with 55.8 percent of the vote over Traci George2.
- On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Georgia's 12th District as the Democratic nominee; her opponent is incumbent Rick Allen1.
Who funds this campaign
Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Where the money came from
- People who gaveincluding $13,242 in gifts under $200$24,943
- The candidate's own money and loans$1,753
Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 6, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (3)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Georgia Secretary of State: November 3, 2026 General ElectionGeorgia Secretary of State
- Ceretta Smith (Candidate Connection survey and election results)Ballotpedia
- Ceretta Smith for GeorgiaCeretta for Georgia