Michelle Kang
is running for state house to lower the cost of living for working families.
Georgia House District 99: Suwanee, Sugar Hill and Duluth
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Georgia House District 99: Suwanee, Sugar Hill and Duluth ☑
Meet Michelle
I’m Michelle Kang, a proud first-generation Korean American immigrant who’s called Georgia home since 1992. I came here to build a better life for myself and my future family, and over the past 30 years, I’ve grown deeply rooted in this community. I’m running for State House because I believe Georgia should be a place where working families can thrive, not just survive.
I’m running to represent all of us; every neighbor, every story, every voice, because Georgia’s future should belong to everyone who calls it home, no matter their income, background, or the language spoken at home.
What Michelle Stands For:
Georgia’s working families are stretched thin.
Michelle Kang will lower costs and continue to fight for ALL Georgians.
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Over a million Georgia renters are struggling to keep up, with more than half spending over 30% of their income on housing. Homeowners are also facing record-high insurance premiums and rising property taxes. I will fight to ease this burden and advance real solutions for housing stability across our communities.
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Georgia is home to 656,000 children under the age of five, nearly 6% of our population. Yet too many working families can’t afford the rising cost of childcare, with centers averaging over $10,000 per year, per child. I will fight to make childcare affordable and accessible so parents can work, provide, and thrive.
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Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” slashed Medicaid, putting hundreds of thousands of Georgians at risk. By 2034, an estimated 310,000 to 750,000 Georgians could lose Medicaid coverage and 37 nursing homes will be forced to close if these cuts are not reversed. I will fight to expand Medicaid and ensure every Georgian has access to quality, affordable healthcare, because dignity and care should never be out of reach.
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Because every child deserves a fair shot. I’ll champion this by fully funding Georgia’s Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula, which hasn’t kept up with real classroom needs, by increasing funding for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and classroom aides, by pushing for smaller class sizes, by raising teacher pay to reflect their vital role, not just to retain them, but respect them, and by investing in mental health support and professional development.
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By expanding the Georgia Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), supporting Childcare Tax Credits, pushing for targeted income tax reductions for families earning less than $100,000 and ending tax giveaways to the ultra-wealthy and big corporations.
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As a former small business owner, I know the barriers entrepreneurs face. I’ll fight to expand access to capital, streamline licensing, and prioritize Georgia-based small businesses for state contracts to strengthen our local economy.
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As a first-generation Korean American immigrant, I feel the same threats and insecurity many in our communities are experiencing under the current administration. I will stand against illegal and inhumane attacks by ICE, fight to keep families together, expand language access, and protect access to public services without fear. Georgia’s strength is its diversity, and our laws must protect, not punish, our immigrant neighbors.
Endorsers & Supporters:
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SHEA ROBERTS
GEORGIA DISTRICT 52 STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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![John Park]()
John Park
MAYOR OF BROOKHAVEN, GEORGIA
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PETER HUBBARD
GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER
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Denise Mitchell
GWINNETT COUNTY TAX
COMMISSIONER -
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Craig Newton
MAYOR OF NORCROSS, GEORGIA
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Austin Thompson
LAWRENCEVILLE CITY
COUNCILMAN -
![Anthony Pacheco]()
Anthony Pacheco
CONYERS CITY COUNCILMAN
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![Sally Harrell]()
Sally Harrell
GEORGIA STATE SENATOR:
SENATE DISTRICT 40 -
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Karen Lupton
GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE:
HOUSE DISTRICT 83 -
![Pedro Marin]()
Pedro Marin
FORMER GEORGIA STATE
REPRESENTATIVE -
![Pastor Avery Headd]()
Pastor Avery Headd
PASTOR AT POPLAR HILL
BAPTIST CHURCH -
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ROYCE MANN
CANDIDATE FOR ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Austin Heller
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
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Danielle Tuwano
GOODWILL AMBASSADOR, STATE
OF GEORGIA -
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Shelia Edwards
FORMER CANDIDATE FOR GEORGIA’S
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION -
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Tyler Lee
GUN SAFETY ADVOCATE
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rahim shah akhunkhail
PHILANTHROPIST AND FOUNDER OF VOICES OF MUSLIMS
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SAM PARK
DEMOCRATIC WHIP GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 107
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TERRY CUMMINGS
GEORGIA DISTRICT 39 STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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Next Gen Politics - GEORGIA
ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING THE
NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS -
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WAY TO LEAD
HYBRID PAC SUPPORTING PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
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THE 2030 PROJECT
PUBLIC-POLICY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
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EMILYs List
PRO-CHOICE POLITICAL GROUP BACKING DEMOCRATIC WOMEN CANDIDATES NATIONWIDE
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UNITED FOR GEORGIA WOMEN
ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOR GEORGIA WOMEN
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GA WORKING FAMILIES PARTY
INDEPENDENT GROUP ELECTING CANDIDATES COMMITTED TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
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GEORGIA WIN LIST
PAC DEDICATED TO CHANGING THE FACE OF POWER IN GEORGIA
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THE FIRST ASK
PAC COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE REPRESENTATION AND INFLUENCE OF PROGRESSIVE WOMEN
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NEW AMERICAN LEADERS ACTION FUND
NONPROFIT SUPPORTING FIRST & SECOND-GENERATION AMERICANS INTO RUNNING FOR OFFICE
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GEORGIA AFL-CIO
STATEWIDE LABOR UNION ORGANIZATION LOOKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WORKING FAMILIES
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GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS
NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT ADVOCATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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GEORGIA EQUALITY
PAC FOCUSED ON ELECTING PRO-EQUALITY CANDIDATES & DEFEATING ANTI-LGBTQ OFFICIALS IN GA
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MARCH ON PAC
WOMEN-LED PAC WORKING TO DEFEND DEMOCRACY & PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM & VOTING RIGHTS
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GEORGIA ASSOCAITION OF EDUCATORS
GEORGIA’S PREEMINENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
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THE PAC FOR GEORGIA'S YOUTH
PAC FOCUSED ON ENGAGING IN POLITICAL AND ADVOCACY ISSUES AFFECTING GA YOUTH
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PEACH POWER PAC
PROGRESSIVE PAC ADVOCATING FOR EQUITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY DRIVEN CHANGE
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STATES WIN
PAC FOCUSED ON ADVOCACY AND ENGAGEMENT ON ISSUES IMPACTING YOUNG PEOPLE
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They See Blue
GRASSROOTS ORG WITH A MISSION TO MOBILIZE & ENGAGE AMERICANS OF SOUTH ASIAN ORIGIN
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GALEO IMPACT FUND
ORG DEDICATED TO EXPANDING & INFLUENCING LATINO POLITICAL POWER IN GA
Join Team Kang
In 2024, Michelle Kang came within just 621 votes of flipping of House District 99, and this time, we’re going to finish the job! Team Kang is building a grassroots movement powered by neighbors, not corporations, and we need you to make it happen. From knocking doors to texting voters, every action gets us closer to victory in House District 99.
Click the button below to sign up now and we’ll loop you in on upcoming volunteer opportunities. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Featured Press
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Join the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration!
Come out to Town Center Park on Saturday, June 7th and enjoy various Asian cultural performances, costumes, music, and food! This is a family-friendly event with the aim to deepen your understanding of Asian cultures and histories, as well as to widen your experience with local artists, restaurants, and food trucks!
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Get Cultured at Suwanee Asian Festival with Performances, Food
Join the third annual Suwanee Asian Festival on Saturday, June 7 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (The event was postponed from May 10 because of weather.)
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![K News Atlanta]()
Michelle Kang Opens '2025 Leadership Academy' and Holds First Graduation Ceremony
Georgia House District 99 Candidate: "Laying the Foundation for Nurturing the Next Generation"
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Michelle Kang Wins Community Champion Award
Michelle Kang, a candidate for Georgia's 99th District, received the Community Champion Award from the community organization LEVEL UP DAY. The awards ceremony was held at the Gwinnett County Office Building on July 9th.
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![Georgia Asian Times]()
Democrats Aim to Flip Key Gwinnett Seats as Ali, Kang Launch Bold Campaigns
Two Democratic candidates with deep community ties are launching aggressive campaigns to represent Gwinnett County at the Georgia State Capitol, signaling a push to expand the party’s influence in one of the state’s most politically dynamic regions.
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![AJC Politics]()
Democrat announces state House run in competitive Gwinnett district
Democrat Michelle Kang, who previously ran for a state House district in Gwinnett County, held a rally Saturday to launch a new bid for the seat.
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Michelle Kang, candidate, challenges for re-election
Candidate Kang held a campaign launch ceremony at Cafe Bean in Suwanee, her constituency, on the afternoon of the 19th (Saturday). At the launch ceremony, supporters from various communities across generations cheered on Candidate Kang's re-run.
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Georgia House District 99 Candidate Michelle Kang Successfully Holds First Fundraiser
Candidate Michelle Kang, a first-generation Korean immigrant to Georgia in 1992, narrowly lost to the Republican incumbent in the 2024 election by just 621 votes.
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![Korean Times Atlanta]()
UGA-Korean Chamber of Commerce Hosts SBA Loan Seminar
The University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in collaboration with the Atlanta Georgia Korean Chamber of Commerce (President Oh-dong Han) and AAPI Outreach & Engagement (Director Michelle Kang), held a seminar on Small Business Administration loans for Korean Americans.
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For the People: Michelle Kang's Journey from Seoul to State Capital
Michelle shares her inspiring journey—from organizing service projects as a teen in South Korea to supporting immigrant families and small businesses in Gwinnett County. Now, she’s running for office to fight for housing, education, public safety, and equity for all.
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Opinion: Hyundai raid rocks Georgia’s hotly contested ‘Seoul of the South’
Along with trying to push his bill next year, Reeves will also face a challenge for his seat in Gwinnett County from Michelle Kang, the same Democrat who ran against him in 2024 and lost by 621 votes.
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Symposium of the World China Asia Business Women's Management Association
The World Federation of Asian Business Women’s Business Associations held a symposium titled “The Voices of Chinese Women’s Leadership Leading Policy and Healthcare Change.” Michelle Kang and Marilyn Margolis, former CEO of Johns Creek Emory Hospital, were invited as guest speakers to discuss women’s leadership and the role they play in their respective fields from a female perspective.
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5 Georgia Legislature Seats Republicans Could Lose in 2026
Reeves could face a rematch against his Democratic opponent, Michelle Kang, who is Korean… Her campaign focuses on kitchen-table issues like child care and the high rents and property taxes in the district.
Schedule a call with Michelle
Have questions about our community or ideas to improve District 99? Want to talk about schools, safety, or local services? Connect with Michelle Kang to share your concerns, hear her vision, and be part of the movement for a stronger, more equitable district.
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