Deandre Bernard Mathis

Deandre Mathis, a Democratic candidate for Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner in 2026, is a U.S. Navy veteran and insurance agency owner. He earned a high school diploma from Frederick Douglass High School and a graduate degree from Georgia State University. Mathis campaigns on a platform of insurance reform, advocating for a consumer-focused agenda that prioritizes policyholders over executives. His proposals include modernizing fire safety standards for multi-family housing and rural communities, and restoring the regulatory authority of the Insurance Commissioner's office to oversee rate increases and aggressively use enforcement tools against unfair practices. He positions himself as an industry insider committed to challenging the system and ensuring fairness for all Georgians.