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Michael Thurmond, former Georgia Labor Commissioner and DeKalb County CEO, announced his candidacy for Georgia governor.

He emphasized his experience and record of service, contrasting it with the "hyper-partisan" politics he hopes to transcend.

Thurmond highlighted issues like education and healthcare, citing Georgia's high infant and maternal mortality rates.

ATLANTA -- Another Democrat has entered the contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp in Georgia's highest elected office, a candidate with a history of winning statewide, albeit a while ago.

Michael Thurmond, a native of Athens who has held a wide variety of local and state elected positions, announced his bid for the governor's office Wednesday.

He said he will be running

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