State House District 62 in Georgia State House District 62, Georgia
2026 Primary Election
- Kavon Arnold — Communications and public affairs leader, community advocate in East Point, Georgia, GA
Kavon Arnold is a lifelong resident of East Point, Georgia, and a proud product of its public schools. As a dynamic communications and public affairs leader and community advocate, she is committed to ensuring Georgia House District 62 continues to invest in the next generation, mirroring the support her family received through public education. Her platform focuses on advocating for affordable healthcare, fully funded public schools, and robust workforce development programs. She is running for State House District 62, a seat opening as the current representative seeks a statewide office.
- Kenn Collier — Entrepreneur and nonprofit leader in East Point, GA
Kenn Collier, a lifelong South Atlanta native, is an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and community advocate running for Georgia State House District 62. A graduate of Atlanta Metropolitan State College, he has built his career in College Park and East Point. Having personally experienced the loss of his son and his mother to gun violence, Collier is deeply committed to preventing violence and strengthening communities, founding the nonprofit Futures Without Fear. He prioritizes local jobs, youth opportunity, community-based safety, affordable housing, and healthcare access. Collier is running to ensure opportunity reaches every resident and to bring leadership that understands the district's needs before crisis.
- Matthew Steven Rinker — Housing industry professional in Atlanta, GA
Matthew Rinker is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 62, with the primary election on May 19, 2026. He holds a high school diploma from Courtland High School and a bachelor's degree from Longwood University (2002). His career includes working in real estate and the housing industry, and he served as president of the Peoplestown Neighborhood Association. Rinker highlights his experience leading a neighborhood and his focus on solving the urgent housing affordability crisis, aiming to be a responsive leader for his district.
- Willie Horace Roseberry — Foreman at Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority in Atlanta, Georgia, GA
Willie Roseberry, a Democrat, is pursuing a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives, aiming to represent District 62. He is scheduled to participate in the Democratic primary election on May 19, 2026. Professionally, Roseberry currently holds the position of Foreman at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). He is competing in the primary alongside fellow candidates Kavon Arnold, Kenn Collier, and Matthew Rinker. As of the provided information, he has not yet secured any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations.