Republican Tim Fleming is running for Georgia secretary of state in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. His campaign website emphasizes election administration, professional licensing and customer service.
Background
Fleming’s campaign identifies him as the state representative for House District 114, a former deputy secretary of state and former chief of staff to Gov. Brian Kemp. It also describes service as a Newton County commissioner and small-business ownership in Covington.
The biography lists a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia.
Elections and licensing
Fleming supports voter identification requirements, election transparency and improvements to technology and public service. He says professional licenses should be processed more quickly and business filings should involve less red tape.
The campaign page reviewed does not provide a detailed modernization budget, procurement plan or implementation timetable. Claims about faster service do not establish a guaranteed processing time for every application.
What the office can do
The secretary of state’s duties include elections, corporate filings, professional licensing and securities regulation. The office’s decisions can affect voter services and how residents and businesses complete state filings.
Its authority is limited by state and federal law. It does not independently deport people or set federal immigration policy. Changes requiring new statutes or spending must proceed through the relevant lawmaking and budget processes.
The Alpharetta-Milton Chronicle did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
