Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Ceretta Smith

Member of the Grovetown City Council

Ceretta Smith, a Democrat and Grovetown city councilor, is her party's nominee for Georgia's 12th congressional district in 2026, challenging Republican incumbent Rick Allen.

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  1. These two Georgia lawmakers often vote no on key issues. But why?

    The article profiles two Georgia lawmakers, Sen. Colton Moore and Rep. Charlice Byrd, noting that voting “no” is common for them on key issues.

    pro.stateaffairs.com
  2. District 151 challengers Wolfe, Lockhart offer plans for schools, rural jobs, health care

    The Albany Herald article covers the District 151 race for the Georgia House, focusing on challengers Wolfe and Lockhart and their plans for schools, rural job creation, and health care.

    Albany HeraldEstiChavezHardenClyde
  3. Georgia House Republicans spend big to defend majority

    Georgia House Republicans are deploying a $1.2 million media push to defend their majority ahead of potential Democratic flips.

    Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionClyde
  4. Richard W. Allen of GA12 sells shares in AutoZone and Costco By Investing.com

    The article reports that Congressman Richard W. Allen, who represents Georgia’s 12th district (GA-12), disclosed the sale of shares in AutoZone (AZO) and Costco Wholesale (COST).

    Investing.com

Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Ceretta Smith, a Grovetown city councilor, is the Democratic nominee for Georgia's 12th congressional district, which is based in the central-east part of the state around Augusta. The seat is held by Republican Rick Allen, who was re-elected with 60.3% of the vote in 2024.

In a five-candidate Democratic primary, Smith finished first with 32.8%, ahead of educator Traci George at 26.7%, which sent the two into a runoff. Smith won the runoff with 55.8% of the vote to George's 44.2%.

In the general election on November 3, 2026, she faces Allen, who won the Republican primary with 83.4% against behavioral therapist Tori Branum.