State Rep. Tanya Miller (D-Atlanta), a seasoned trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, has officially entered the race for Georgia attorney general. If successful, Miller would become the first Black woman to serve as attorney general in Georgia and the first woman of color elected to any statewide constitutional office in the state.
Miller, who launched her campaign on Monday, August 26, underscored her vision of an attorney general’s office that prioritizes consumer protection, corporate accountability, and public safety. She pledged to focus on combating human trafficking, financial fraud, predatory lending, and corporate price gouging, particularly in the wake of natural disasters such as Hurricane Helene.
“I’m not the politician’s lawyer, not the governor’s lawyer, not the president’s lawyer,” Miller said at her announcement. “I will remain unbought and unbossed by corporate interest groups.”
Miller brings more than two decades of legal experience to the race. She began her career as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York, later prosecuting violent crimes in Fulton County with a focus on homicides and crimes against women and children. She currently serves as general counsel to the Georgia Federation of Public Service Employees and is the founder of Miller Injury Trial Law, where she advocates for plaintiffs in civil litigation.
Her candidacy adds to a competitive field. On the Democratic side, Miller joins former state Rep. Bob Trammell, while Republicans Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) and Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) are also vying for the position. The winner will succeed Attorney General Chris Carr, who is seeking the governorship.
Legal observers note the broader implications of the race. The office of the attorney general holds significant influence over how Georgia enforces state law, defends the constitutionality of statutes, and approaches civil litigation involving consumer protection and public interest issues.
For Democrats, Miller’s entry recalls the tenure of Thurbert Baker, who served as attorney general from 1997 until 2011. Baker, also a Democrat, was the first African American to hold the role. Miller’s campaign, however, seeks to break new ground in representation while bringing her prosecutorial and civil litigation experience into statewide leadership.
With a platform centered on accountability and equity, Miller’s bid for attorney general is poised to become one of the most closely watched statewide legal races heading into 2026.
