Kim Thomas Smith

Kim Thomas Smith is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 117 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having won the Democratic primary runoff on June 16, 2026.[1] She is a nonprofit director and a Henry County resident who, in a Ballotpedia survey, centered her campaign on "One Voice, One Vote, One Henry."[1][2]

Kim Thomas Smith graduated from Jones County High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley State University in 1991.[1] She later earned a graduate degree in 2009 and a Ph.D. in 2025, both from Luther Rice University and Seminary.[1] Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit director.[1]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Thomas Smith described herself as a Georgia native who chose Henry County as her home, and said she has served through Helping In His Name Ministries, Inc., organizing food giveaways, toy drives and holiday assistance.[2] She also said she has made wellness calls to seniors through the Atlanta Regional Commission's One2One Telephone Assurance Program and has mentored and tutored students.[2] Her stated campaign themes include regular town halls, community listening sessions and resident surveys, and expanded civic engagement and transparency in state government.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.