Candidates we endorse have been vetted based upon the Krimson PAC’s selection guidelines. Candidates We Endorse for 2025: Runoff Election Carmalitha Gumbs Mayor, City of South Fulton Carmalitha Gumbs Office sought: Mayor, City of South Fulton Runoff election date: Dec. 2, 2025 Why We’re Endorsing Strong record in fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development, environmental stewardship, and quality-of-life improvements. Respected councilwoman, businesswoman, and mother known for bold moves and results. Two-term City Councilwoman, advocating for families, seniors, and local businesses. Dedicated eight years to serving South Fulton with measurable results. More than 20 years in private-sector healthcare with deep experience in leadership, service, and strategic action. Candidate’s Platform Safe and Thriving Neighborhoods: Investing in modern public safety strategies, revitalizing parks, and ensuring every street is clean, walkable, and well-lit. A Business-Ready Economy: Attracting new investments, supporting local entrepreneurs, and making it easier to start and grow a business in South Fulton. Infrastructure with Intention: Will prioritize sustainable upgrades to roads, broadband, and transportation. Leadership with Integrity: Transparency, accountability, and putting people before politics. Donate Now Campaign Website Our Endorsements for 2026 James Felton Keith U.S. House of Representatives District 13, New York James Felton Keith Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives District 13, New York Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Why We’re Endorsing Award-winning mechanical engineer, labor economist, and serial entrepreneur Founded InclusionScore, an InsurTech venture, and lectured on Inclusion Insurance Established the first international diversity and inclusion standard (ISO-30415:2021) Authored or consulted on seminal cyber policy, including Europe’s GDPR Founded multiple companies in the non-profit and tech sectors, specializing in the ethnography of technology Appointed to cabinet positions, advised CEOs, academics, and diplomats, and is an elected member of the New York Democratic Committee Candidate’s Platform James Felton Keith’s #WeOweUS campaign is about taking back the equity we owe ourselves: Housing Equity Healthcare Equity, including Free Childcare Universal Basic Equity from A.I. Data Education Equity, with 21 Years Free We need equity. It’s greater than equality. ≥ Donate Now Campaign Website Michael Thurmond Governor, State of Georgia Michael Thurmond Office sought: Governor, State of Georgia Primary election date: May. 19, 2026 Why we’re endorsing Native of Athens, GA, holds a law degree from South Carolina School of Law Historian and award-winning author Career dedicated to public service, with a track record of fighting for working families and helping Georgians rise out of poverty Elected to represent Clarke County in the Georgia Legislature, first African American since Reconstruction Led and transformed Georgia’s Division of Family & Children Services Served as Georgia’s Labor Commissioner where he remade outdated unemployment offices into state-of-the-art career centers that helped employ more than 300,000 Georgians As interim superintendent, steered DeKalb County Schools into a new era of trust and success, eliminating a multi-million dollar deficit, and improving test scores and graduation rates Twice-elected CEO of DeKalb County, GA, transforming a gaping budget deficit into a multi-million dollar surplus Candidate’s platform Use his extensive state-wide knowledge – from the capitol to all 159 counties Stem the tide of rising costs Restore trust in government Help state grow faster, stronger, safer and more equitable Donate Now Campaign Website Marvin Arrington, Jr. Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Fulton County, GA Marvin Arrington, Jr. Office sought: Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Fulton County, Georgia General election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Why we’re endorsing Atlanta native, son of revered lifelong public servants, the Honorable Marvin Arrington Sr., and Marilyn Arrington Proud father of four daughters Holds a Juris Doctor degree from Emory University, licensed to practice law since 1996, representing many high-profile clients in a variety of industries Elected Commissioner of Fulton Co. District 5 in 2014 Served as an Executive Sponsor of Public Safety, Arts & Culture, and Economic Development Has held nearly 100 town tall meetings sharing information about Fulton County services and partners. Hosts annual hiring fairs, family health events, film festivals, back to school drives, and more. Holds annual initiatives to feed and collect clothing for the homeless Challenges and awards high school and college students with scholarships Candidate’s platform Commitment to the people, not political machines Mission is to organize precincts, energize voters Goal is to bring real leadership to the Fulton County Commission Donate Now Campaign Website
