Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Georgia, is considering a third run for governor of the Peach State, despite losing her previous attempts against current Governor Brian Kemp. In a recent interview with NPR, Abrams stated that she has not made any decisions regarding her future political aspirations. ‘I truly have not made any decisions,’ Abrams said, ‘and that is in part because there’s an urgency to 2025 that we cannot ignore.’ Her focus, she explained, is on ensuring that the 2026 midterms are free and fair, with a great deal of hope pinned on the outcome of this crucial election.
Abrams, who previously served as the minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017, has faced significant challenges in her political career. She lost the 2018 gubernatorial election to Brian Kemp and again in the 2022 rematch. Despite these setbacks, Abrams remains committed to her progressive values, which she says are rooted in her Christian faith. ‘I cannot call myself a Christian and not believe that it is my responsibility to help the stranger, to help immigrants, to help the dispossessed,’ she stated during the interview.
Her criticism of President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a key aspect of her political stance. Abrams has decried Trump’s decision to deploy the military in Los Angeles, calling it a ‘violation of every precept of democratic rule under a civilian leader.’ She also emphasized the importance of protecting vulnerable communities, arguing that Trump’s DEI executive orders were designed to dehumanize and marginalize these groups. ‘And it was designed to allow for the later attacks that we have seen on all of these different communities,’ Abrams said, noting that demonizing vulnerable groups from the beginning makes it easier to dehumanize them when it matters.
Abrams’ comments reflect a broader progressive critique of Trump’s administration, which she views as undermining the nation’s commitment to equality and justice. While her political career has been marked by numerous challenges, Abrams continues to advocate for her core values, framing them in the context of her faith and her belief in the importance of protecting marginalized communities. Her potential return to the governor’s race could have significant implications for the political landscape in Georgia, particularly given the state’s growing importance in national elections.