Michelle Michi Sanchez

Michelle "Michi" Sanchez is a candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner in the 2026 primary election. Currently a paralegal and experienced organizer, her background includes roles with CASA in Action, Poder Latinx, and as Latinx Director for the Democratic Party of Georgia. Sanchez advocates for proactive enforcement against employer exploitation in industries like poultry, construction, and hospitality. She plans to establish multilingual complaint systems, publish enforcement data, and recover full wages for workers. Her platform also emphasizes creating clean energy career pipelines for underserved communities via workforce development, combating misclassification, and strengthening harassment protections.