Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller is making history with her newly announced campaign for attorney general, a bid that could shatter barriers and reshape representation in statewide office.
If elected, Miller would become not only the first Black woman to serve as Georgia’s attorney general, but also the first woman of color ever elected to any statewide constitutional office in Georgia’s history.
Miller, a Democrat representing Atlanta’s 62nd District since 2023, officially launched her campaign on Monday, Aug 26. Speaking to supporters, she stressed her independence and her focus on protecting everyday Georgians:
“I’m not the politician’s lawyer, not the governor’s lawyer, not the president’s lawyer,” Miller declared. “I will remain unbought and unbossed by corporate interest groups.”
Her campaign platform centers on combating human trafficking, fraud, predatory lending, and corporate price gouging, especially in the wake of natural disasters like Hurricane Helene.
The race to succeed current Attorney General Chris Carr, who is running for governor, has drawn both Democrats and Republicans. On the Democratic side, Miller joins former state Rep. Bob Trammell, who welcomed her candidacy as a sign of party strength and momentum for change. On the Republican side, state Sens. Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) and Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) are also competing.
Miller brings a formidable legal background to her campaign.
She has served as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York, a Fulton County prosecutor handling homicides and crimes against women and children, and currently works as general counsel to the Georgia Federation of Public Service Employees. In addition, she is the founder of Miller Injury Trial Law, a practice that underscores her commitment to advocacy and justice.
Legal observers note the historical significance of Miller’s bid. The last Democrat to serve as Georgia’s attorney general was Thurbert Baker, who was appointed in 1997 and remained in the role until 2011. Miller’s candidacy now places her at the forefront of a new chapter in Georgia politics.
Her candidacy represents more than a political contest; it is a chance to expand opportunity, representation, and justice in Georgia’s highest legal office.
