Incumbent
Bárbara Rivera Holmes
Incumbent Republican candidate for Commissioner in Georgia
Georgia Labor Commissioner winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyMainstream Republican
GenderFemale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundGovernment official (Georgia Commissioner of Labor)
EducationFlorida Southern College — Journalism and Spanish (degrees)
Notable personal detailsBárbara Rivera Holmes is Georgia’s Commissioner of Labor, appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp and sworn in on 2025-04-04 as the 11th commissioner. She previously served as president and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and earlier worked in economic development and journalism. She earned degrees in journalism and Spanish from Florida Southern College and studied in Spain. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, she lives in Albany, Georgia, with her family.
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Economy & Taxes
Holmes emphasizes pro-business growth, reducing unnecessary red tape, simplifying hiring, and modernizing state systems to help employers. Her public messaging focuses on workforce development, job creation, and economic stability rather than tax increases or redistribution.
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