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89 Days and Counting: What We Learned in Savannah, and What's Next for Our Four Candidates.

There are just 89 days until the 2026 midterms. Whether at the federal, state, or local level, the upcoming elections are sure to be a pivotal moment in American history. While Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington D.C. have plunged us deeper into an affordability crisis, started pointless wars, threatened democracy, and have operated with an increasing lack of character and integrity, Republicans in the Georgia State House have similarly failed to address the needs of their constituency.

Victory in these midterms will result in new leadership, new policies, and the protection of democratic institutions, while defeat will lead to more of the status quo: corruption, incompetence, and more economic hardship on those already struggling the most.

Voters are already proving they are ready for a change. This past weekend at the Democratic Party of Georgia Convention in Savannah, hundreds of organizers, volunteers, and candidates gathered to align on their strategy for the final stretch. Charlie Bailey, Chair of the DPG, stated, “Something is happening in our state. The country is taking notice. This is our year.” Democrats, he said, are offering solutions. The atmosphere was clear: Georgia Democrats are united, focused on competitive districts, and running on a platform of real results.

Georgia is not alone in their rejection of the status quo. On Tuesday, Democrats in Michigan sent a shockwave heard around the country by nominating Abdul El-Sayed to be their Senate candidate over Haley Stevens. El-Sayed won despite being outspent 11 to 1. Michigan Democrats voted against half-measure policies and corporate interests, and instead voted for bold policy initiatives and keeping money out of politics.

Elsewhere around the country, Democrats have shown a similar motivation for change. According to the Bipartisan Policy Center, primary elections in battleground states have consistently seen higher turnout among Democrats than Republicans. Interestingly, over the last five midterm elections, the party with the highest turnout in primaries has gone on to win control of Congress.

The national trend of high democratic turnout is present in Georgia as well. In the primaries for Governor, over 150,000 more Democrats than Republicans cast their votes, and in the Senate race, Senator Jon Ossoff has raised over $80 million, dwarfing Mike Collins’ $7.4 million.

Despite the positive signs, there is work to be done. While Democrats are energized and motivated, the hardest work is yet to come. Republicans know they are fighting an uphill battle and are sure to start putting on the pressure. In fact, gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson just launched an $87 million (self funded) ad campaign, while outside organizations have spent over $1 million in opposition to Senator Ossoff.

Just like the candidates at the top of the ballot, our candidates at the 2030 Project are in a good spot and are preparing to face the challenges of the upcoming election season. This issue of our newsletter will dive deep into each of our candidate’s campaigns: what’s going well, what we’re working on, and what you can do to help.

Democrats are in a good position – but it's not about how you start, it's about how you finish. The positive momentum is no reason to take the foot off the gas; if anything, it's time to put the pedal to the metal.

The Faces Shaping Georgia’s Future

With the 2026 election cycle approaching, Georgia has three of the most winnable state legislative races. Identified by the DLCC’s Top 50 spotlight, Michelle Kang, Beth Fuller, and Farooq Mughal are leading the way for Georgia Democrats. All three also carry an Oath rating of 9.4 or higher. Ethan Wolfe is running in Americus and the Sumter County area, a rural southwest Georgia district that's never had this kind of attention, and he's already Oath rated at 7.9. We’ve highlighted everyone in the graphic below. 

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4. Farooq Mughal: Donate via ActBlue

Ethan Wolfe is Fighting for Southwest Georgia

Ethan Wolfe is bringing a lifetime of service and leadership to his campaign for Georgia House District 151. A native of Americus and a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, Wolfe spent more than 30 years serving his country before returning home to serve the community that raised him.

Now, he's running to ensure southwest Georgia families have a representative focused on strengthening local communities, expanding economic opportunity, and delivering practical solutions to everyday challenges.

Wolfe's campaign is centered on issues that matter most to rural Georgians. He supports expanding Medicaid to improve access to healthcare, increasing investment in public education, strengthening workforce development, expanding broadband access, and repairing critical infrastructure.

He has also emphasized protecting Georgia's agricultural economy, supporting veterans, promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources, and making the government more accountable to the people it serves. Throughout his campaign, Wolfe has focused on listening to local residents and advocating for policies that help working families and rural communities thrive.

House District 151 has long been held by the opposition, but recent shifting election results prove it is a battleground ready for new leadership. As Democrats continue making gains across Georgia, competitive rural districts like HD-151 represent genuine opportunities to expand the map. That's why The 2030 Project is proudly supporting Ethan – because he’s the right candidate to win this seat in Southwest Georgia.

With a tough, proven leader like Ethan Wolfe on the ballot, HD-151 is fully within reach for Democrats this November. Candidates with deep local credibility and a history of service are exactly how we win competitive territory and deliver the representation rural Georgia deserves.

Michelle Kang: Representing the American Dream

I first saw Michelle Kang this summer at the Korean American Convening hosted by NAKASEC, AAAF, and Demo Lab South. It was an event that captured exactly who she is: showing up to listen to her community about what's affecting them, then turning that into action. When I canvassed for her campaign later this summer, she greeted me and said, "I've seen you somewhere." It was a small moment, but one that reflected the kind of leader she strives to be. In politics, where people can easily become numbers on a voter file, Kang makes a conscious effort to remember the people behind them.

Kang is a first-generation Korean American who came to Georgia in 1992 and has called the state home for more than three decades. Before immigrating, she worked as a paralegal at a major law firm in Seoul, South Korea. Upon arrival in the U.S., however, limited information about the local job market and barriers for newcomers led her to work as a cashier at a dry cleaner.

Experiencing firsthand the significant impact of public programs and policies on the lives of everyday working families, Kang decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Administration at the University of Georgia at the age of 41, all while raising three children.

She later became the manager of the Asian American Resource Center, working closely with immigrant families and local community members. In 2022, Kang joined Senator Raphael Warnock's re-election campaign, helping mobilize voters across our state. Two years later, she ran for Georgia House District 99, finishing just 621 votes behind the Republican incumbent in one of the state’s closest legislative races. She is back on the ballot for a 2026 rematch that both parties are watching closely.

Kang is running to stand up for families like her own who face a rising cost of living. Her common-sense platform includes expanding access to universal childcare, lowering taxes on families earning $100,000 or less, reducing housing costs for renters and homeowners, expanding Medicaid, and holding health insurance companies accountable to make quality, affordable healthcare accessible. These priorities are directly shaped by her own experiences navigating life as a working mother.

Kang also advocates for restoring reproductive freedom in Georgia, arguing that personal healthcare decisions should remain between patients and their doctors rather than politicians. Beyond healthcare, she emphasizes expanding opportunities for small businesses by improving access to capital, addressing workforce shortages, investing in vocational training for an AI-driven economy, and strengthening local infrastructure.

Kang's previous campaign demonstrated exactly how competitive House District 99 has become. Falling only 621 votes short, she proved that this seat is entirely flippable. Now, she is building on that momentum, proving that structured, everyday grassroots organizing is exactly how we deliver a brighter future for Georgia.

• Chloe, Intern, The 2030 Project

Listening First: Beth Fuller’s Vision for Georgia

The first person I ever canvassed with was Beth Fuller.

I'll be honest, I was nervous. Going door to door, talking politics with complete strangers, and potentially getting rejected at every house wasn't exactly my comfort zone. But Beth walked alongside me the entire time, and as the day went on, I learned a lot more than how to canvass.

I got to watch Beth interact with her community firsthand, and what stood out wasn't just her knowledge of the issues, it was how she listened. Whether someone agreed with her or not, she treated every conversation with respect. She asked questions, listened to concerns, and made people feel heard.

As someone who loves debating, that really stuck with me.

Over the last several years, politics has felt increasingly divided. It seems like people are more interested in proving each other wrong rather than finding solutions. We've gotten so used to seeing politics as a fight that we've forgotten what it's supposed to be about: listening, communicating, and working through disagreements to solve problems together.

Watching Beth talk with people reminded me of that.

Between houses, we talked about the issues that motivated her campaign. We discussed healthcare, education, and the everyday challenges facing Georgia families. But the conversation that stuck with me the most wasn't about policy at all.

It was about why she decided to run.

Beth told me stories about growing up with a father who was a Georgia Superior Court judge. One story that made me laugh was hearing how he was known for carrying around a miniature copy of the Constitution everywhere he went. Hearing that background, I assumed law was the obvious path for her.

So I asked her. Why public health? Why not law?

Her answer was surprisingly simple.

She said she loved working with people. That answer caught me off guard because it wasn't the kind of polished political response candidates usually give. It was honest. And the more I learned about Beth, the more it made sense. For over 25 years, Beth has worked in public health, helping communities tackle real-world problems and working alongside policymakers to improve health and safety outcomes. She later spent a decade supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta before federal budget cuts eliminated her position. That experience ultimately pushed her to stop advocating from the sidelines and seek a seat at the table where decisions are made.

Today, Beth is running for Georgia House District 53 because she believes families.

• Isabella, Intern, The 2030 Project

Farooq Mughal’s Road Back to the State House

Farooq Mughal is an experienced public servant—beyond that, he is a small business owner, husband, and proud father. In 2022, he made history as the first Pakistani-American elected to the Georgia State Legislature, representing Gwinnett County with a focus on practical, community-first solutions.

As a freshman lawmaker, Mughal built a reputation for working across the aisle, co-sponsoring bipartisan bills that supported local small businesses, increased hospital safety, expanded mental health access, and protected workers.

Following a close redistricting cycle, he missed retaining his seat by a mere 80 votes in 2024. Because of this thin margin, House District 105 is not a distant possibility—it is a top-tier, highly winnable flip opportunity for Gwinnett families this November.

Three Issues Anchoring the Campaign

• Economic Relief and Lower Taxes: Mughal is focused on reducing the daily financial squeeze on suburban families. He is committed to expanding the homestead exemption and value offset exemption in Gwinnett County to lower property taxes, while pursuing an income tax rebate of at least $500 to keep money in taxpayers' pockets.

• Small Business Support: Drawing directly from his professional career advising minority-owned businesses, Mughal emphasizes cutting red tape, protecting worker rights, and providing local entrepreneurs with the incentives they need to grow and thrive.

• Healthcare Access: Mughal continues to advocate for common-sense health solutions. His platform focuses on expanding Medicaid to lower overall care costs, increasing targeted mental health support for veterans, addressing regional disparities in care, and capping the cost of life-saving medications like insulin.

Beyond these pillars, his platform remains committed to fully funding public education, ensuring community safety, protecting voting access, and defending personal reproductive freedom.

The Road Ahead

The general election is set for November 3, 2026. With a margin of just 80 votes in 2024, every single conversation on the doors matters. The 2030 Project is proud to help Farooq and his team to deliver the pragmatic leadership House District 105 deserves.

If you’re reading this and in the Gwinnett area, Farooq’s fall canvass launch is this Saturday at 10 AM in Buford, Georgia. We would love to see you there!

Saturday Canvass Link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/992704/

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