Economy
Supports higher wages, job training, small-business support and local investment.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Ceretta Smith
Candidate for U.S. House · Georgia · District 12
THE PERSON
Background
Ceretta Smith is a Grovetown city councilmember, Army veteran and labor organizer. Her campaign describes service as an Army medic, a federal employee and an American Federation of Government Employees leader.
Roots
- Career: Army medic; federal employee and labor leader; Grovetown councilmember
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Supports expanded coverage, rural clinics and emergency care, lower patient costs and mental-health services.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Supports fairer public-school funding, better teacher pay, manageable class sizes and technical and dual-enrollment pathways.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Supports first-time buyers, renters’ protections and preserving and building affordable homes.
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Supports simpler benefit applications, transition training and counseling and caregiver support.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Civil rights
Supports reproductive rights, freedom to organize and expanded voter access.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Infrastructure
Supports investment in broadband, transport and housing in rural and urban communities.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 12 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Columbia County Georgia — November 3, 2026 official composite sample ballot, page 1 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.