Labor Commissioner Georgia in Statewide, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Brett A. Hulme — Candidate for Georgia Commissioner of Labor in GA

  Brett Hulme, a Democrat, is a long-time labor leader and political organizer running for Georgia Commissioner of Labor in 2026. Moving to Georgia in 1989, he became deeply involved in the labor movement, notably serving as President of the Savannah Trades & Labor Assembly and Political Director for the Southeastern Carpenters Regional Council. Hulme, named Georgia AFL-CIO Labor Leader of the Year in 2015, campaigns on enforcing worker protection laws, expanding job training and apprenticeships, and modernizing the Department of Labor to prioritize workers' needs and streamline unemployment services, ensuring fairness for all Georgians.

• Christian D Smith — Owner and Attorney at Wise Law in Sandy Springs, GA

  Christian Wise Smith is a Sandy Springs attorney, former Fulton County prosecutor, City of Atlanta solicitor, and City Council chief of staff. He holds degrees in law, healthcare management, and health services administration. As the founder and president of the National Social Justice Alliance, he advocates for economic security for working families. Running for Georgia Labor Commissioner in 2026, he aims to use the office to transform lives by addressing poverty and providing pathways to prosperity, believing it’s the right office to deliver solutions he’s long championed. He emphasizes his commitment to fighting for wage and job benefits.

• Jason Matthew Moon — Candidate for Labor Commissioner in Social Circle, GA

  Jason Matthew Moon is a Democratic candidate for Georgia Commissioner of Labor, running in the primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026. He is a familiar face on the ballot, having completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Moon's academic background includes a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern University, earned in 2012, followed by an M.D. from the University of Georgia in 2018. He is associated with Social Circle, GA, and is actively campaigning for the 2026 election.

• Michelle Michi Sanchez — Paralegal in Gainesville, GA

  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.

• Nikki Porcher — National nonprofit leader, veteran, and educator in Atlanta, GA

  Nikki Porcher is a veteran, educator, and community advocate running for Georgia Labor Commissioner. Her diverse background includes serving in the U.S. Air Force, teaching in Georgia’s public schools, and leading a national nonprofit that has supported numerous small businesses. She is driven by a vision for a Georgia where work benefits everyone. Her campaign focuses on accessible and affordable child care, robust workforce development, championing small businesses, ensuring fair pay and safe workplaces, and modernizing the Department of Labor to be accessible to all Georgians. She aims to empower workers, job seekers, and small business owners alike.

• Bárbara Yolanda Rivera Holmes — Incumbent Labor Commissioner in GA

  Bárbara Rivera Holmes is Georgia's incumbent Labor Commissioner, appointed in March 2025 and sworn in on April 4, 2025. She is the state's first Latina constitutional officer and is seeking re-election in the May 2026 Republican primary. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Holmes previously worked as a journalist and led a chamber of commerce before serving on the Georgia Board of Regents. As Commissioner, her mission is to transform the Department of Labor into a responsive agency, focusing on job growth, workforce development, and ensuring Georgians have access to quality careers. She aims to modernize systems and enhance Georgia's economic competitiveness.