Maura Keller
D
Won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary over George Melville Johnson.
Maura Keller is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and the Democratic nominee for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, campaigning on raising the minimum wage and economic opportunity for the district.[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsRaise the minimum wage
Says Georgia's livable wage should be at least $22/hour, and criticizes the district's past representatives for votes to keep the federal minimum at $7.25/hour.[3]
In their words — priorities
- Says a fairer economic future for the district must start with raising the minimum wage.[3]
Background
- Born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts; has lived in Fayetteville, Georgia for about 30 years.[3]
- Enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1978, rose through the ranks, was commissioned as an officer, and retired as a lieutenant colonel after 26 years of service; later worked as a senior consultant on military personnel and readiness for the Department of Defense.[3]
- Earned a degree in Radiologic Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) and worked at the Atlanta VA supporting veterans; received the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $151K · spent $66K · $88K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗