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<p><strong>Find out what’s new with Nikki Porcher’s campaign</strong> for Georgia Labor Commissioner. From announcements and press highlights, to short explainers on jobs, training, small business, and the Department of Labor.</p>

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<p>Now we turn our attention to November. Together, we'll continue building a Georgia where work works for everyone.</p>

<h2>Nikki Porcher has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia Labor Commissioner!<br></h2>

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<p>Nikki Porcher is running for Georgia Labor Commissioner because she believes work should work for everyone.</p><p>As a veteran, single mother, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader, Nikki understands the challenges working families face firsthand. From working multiple jobs to support her son to helping small businesses create economic opportunity, her work has always focused on people and community.</p>

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<p><strong>Whether we’re discussing job training</strong>, supporting local small businesses, or hosting community meet-and-greets, these events are where our community connects. Explore our upcoming events to see where Nikki will be next.</p>

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Meet Nikki Porcher, a veteran, former teacher, nonprofit founder, and community advocate running to become Georgia’s next Labor Commissioner. As the founder of Buy From A Black Woman, Nikki has spent years helping Georgians build stability through work, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunities across all 159 counties. Learn more about her story and her vision for a Georgia where work works for everyone.


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As a veteran, single mother, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader, Nikki understands the challenges working families face firsthand. From working multiple jobs to support her son to helping small businesses create economic opportunity, her work has always focused on people and community.

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Nikki Porcher is running for Georgia Labor Commissioner to build a Georgia where work works for everyone. A veteran, educator, and founder of Buy From A Black Woman, Nikki has a proven record of supporting Georgia’s workers and small businesses. Learn more about her vision for modernizing our workforce, improving unemployment services, expanding opportunities, and strengthening communities across all 159 counties.


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<p>Workforce development should lead to real opportunity, not empty promises. Georgians deserve pathways to careers that provide stability, dignity, and growth. Businesses need workers who are prepared for today’s economy, not yesterday’s.</p>

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<p><strong>After leading the Democratic primary,</strong> Nikki Porcher received Shawn Harris' endorsement for the June 16 runoff.<strong> </strong></p>

<h4>Congressional Candidate Shawn Harris Endorses Nikki Porcher In Georgia Labor Commissioner Runoff</h4>

<p>Nikki Porcher is traveling to Lincolnton for <strong>Hope for Rural Georgia,</strong> a community gathering focused on people power, authentic conversation, and amplifying rural voices across the state.</p><p>Every county counts in Georgia. As candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner, Nikki is showing up to hear directly from Lincoln County, Wilkes County, and Appling County residents, address their concerns, and present a clear vision for a Department of Labor that delivers resources and economic opportunity to rural communities.</p><p>Nikki will highlight critical priorities for working families in Lincoln, Wilkes, and Appling counties including:</p><p><strong>- Localized Workforce Training:</strong> Broadening access to technical education, trade programs, and local career pathways so young people can build thriving careers in their home counties.</p><p><strong>- Support for Rural Small Businesses:</strong> Partnering with entrepreneurs in Lincoln, Wilkes, and Appling counties to strengthen main street economies.</p><p><strong>- Removing Barriers to Employment:</strong> Increasing access to affordable childcare and responsive state services for rural families.</p><p>Neighbors and local community members, join the discussion and bring your questions.</p><p><strong>Admission:</strong> Free and open to the public.</p>

<h4>Hope for Rural Georgia: Lincolnton Community Gathering feat. Nikki Porcher</h4>

<p>Nikki is excited to head to Lincolnton for <strong>Hope for Rural Georgia</strong>. This event is all about  real conversation and making sure our rural communities are not overlooked.</p>

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I didn’t arrive at this moment by accident. I’ve lived multiple sides of Georgia’s workforce, so I know how our systems feel from the inside and where they need to be fixed.

Why I’m Running for Georgia Labor Commissioner

<p><strong>I didn’t arrive at this moment by accident. </strong>My path here was shaped by the many roles I’ve lived in Georgia’s workforce, roles that gave me a front-row seat to how our systems actually function for everyday people. Through all of my experiences, I learned one thing clearly: Our systems don’t fail because people aren’t trying, they fail because they weren’t designed for regular people to succeed. Which is why I want to build a Georgia where work works for everyone.</p>

<h4>Why I’m Running for Labor Commissioner</h4>

Learn who handles what when it comes to work in Georgia. From state vs. federal (WHD, OSHA, EEOC, NLRB) to local roles, so you can match your issue to the right office.

Who Really Makes the Rules About Work in Georgia

<p><strong>If you have ever tried to figure out where to report a workplace issue, </strong>you know how confusing it can be. Different agencies handle different issues, and they all use different systems. But being informed will help you match your issue to the right office.</p>

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<h4>Who Really Makes the Rules About Work in Georgia?</h4>

<p>Government services should work for the people they are meant to serve. When access is difficult, people fall through the cracks. Georgia’s workforce systems should be modern, efficient, and accessible to every community.</p>

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Learn how political campaigns are funded, where donations go, and how your contribution can power Nikki Porcher’s campaign.

How Donations Help Fund Political Campaigns

<p><strong>Running a campaign is about more than slogans or speeches, </strong>it's about building the structure that allows a message to reach people.  In Georgia, that structure is funded by people. Understanding how campaigns are funded helps make the process more transparent and shows how every contribution, large or small,&nbsp; keeps democracy working.</p>

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Labor Commissioner candidate Nikki Porcher unveils 159-county engagement effort as her campaign for Georgia Labor Commissioner enters its next phase.

Nikki Porcher Announces Statewide “Every County Counts” Initiative As Campaign Enters Its Next Phase

<p><strong>Today Nikki Porcher announced the next major phase </strong>of her campaign for Georgia Labor Commissioner: the "Every County Counts" initiative. A statewide, 159-county engagement and fundraising initiative that aims to highlight supporters who often feel isolated in their communities, especially in small or rural counties .</p>

<h4>Nikki Porcher Announces Statewide “Every County Counts” Initiative As Campaign Enters Its Next Phase</h4>

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<h4>Laughs for Labor: Comedy Night with Chanel Ali</h4>

<p>Join us for a night of laughter and community as we support Nikki Porcher’s campaign for Georgia Labor Commissioner on <strong>Friday, March 27</strong>, at Manuel's Tavern for a special stand-up performance by comedian Chanel Ali.</p><p><em>Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Manuel’s Tavern. Please support the bar while you’re there.</em></p><p></p>

Laughs for Labor: Comedy Night with Chanel Ali

<p>Fair workplaces are essential to a healthy economy. When workers are treated with dignity and paid fairly, businesses are stronger, families are more stable, and communities thrive.</p>

<h2>Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces</h2>

<p>Join Nikki Porcher in Woodstock for the Cherokee County Democrats' monthly meeting. She's honored to attend as a special guest alongside Ed Anderson from Common Defense.</p><p>As an Air Force veteran, former public school teacher, and non-profit founder, her goal is simple: to ensure Georgia’s economy offers dignity, fairness, and real opportunity to every working family in every county. Nikki is proud to be <strong>endorsed by Common Defense,</strong> our nation's largest veteran-led grassroots organization fighting for working-class communities and democracy.</p><p>Nikki will be discussing key priorities for Cherokee County and families across Georgia, including:</p><p><strong>- Supporting Veterans and Working Families:</strong> Expanding access to high-paying jobs, trade apprenticeships, and workforce training in Cherokee County.</p><p><strong>- Removing Barriers to Work:</strong> Addressing child care affordability and modernizing state labor systems so they deliver for you.</p><p><strong>- Empowering Small Businesses:</strong> Partnering directly with job creators across Cherokee County to keep the local economy thriving.</p><p>Whether you've been active with the Cherokee Dems for years or are just looking to learn more about our campaign, we’d love to meet you. Come bring a neighbor and join the conversation!</p><p><strong>Admission:</strong> Free and open to the public.</p>

<h4>Cherokee County Democrats Monthly Meeting feat. Nikki Porcher &amp; Common Defense</h4>

Join Nikki Porcher in Woodstock, GA for the Cherokee County Democrats' monthly meeting. She's honored to attend as a special guest alongside her endorser Common Defense.

<p>Join Nikki in Woodstock for the Cherokee County Democrats' monthly meeting. She's honored to attend as a special guest alongside Ed Anderson from Common Defense.</p>

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<p>Tune in live as Democratic nominee <strong>Nikki Porcher</strong> participates in the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series for the Georgia Labor Commissioner race, hosted in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting.</p><p>As an Air Force veteran, former public school teacher, single mother, and non-profit founder, Nikki brings lived experience and a clear vision to the table. During this 30-minute debate, Nikki will outline her strategy to modernize the Department of Labor and ensure it serves working people, job seekers, and small business owners across all 159 Georgia counties.</p><p>Key topics facing Georgia's workforce will include:</p><p><strong>- Modernizing Department Systems:</strong> Overhauling state labor infrastructure to eliminate delays and accelerate assistance for workers.</p><p><strong>- Expanded Workforce Development:</strong> Partnering with technical colleges, trade programs, and small businesses to create local, high-paying career pathways.</p><p><strong>- Supporting Working Families:</strong> Removing barriers to employment by advocating for affordable childcare and fair wages.</p><p><em>This debate is not open to an in-person public audience, but you can watch live online or tune in to the television broadcast.</em></p>

<h4>Atlanta Press Club Statewide Debate: Georgia Labor Commissioner feat. Nikki Porcher</h4>

Tune in live as Democratic nominee Nikki Porcher participates in the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series for the Georgia Labor Commissioner race.

<p>Tune in live as Democratic nominee <strong>Nikki Porcher</strong> participates in the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series for the Georgia Labor Commissioner race, hosted in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting.</p>

Atlanta Press Club Statewide Debate: Georgia Labor Commissioner feat. Nikki Porcher

 Georgia statewide candidate, Nikki Porcher, shares what she witnessed inside the National Prayer Breakfast and how faith, money, and power intersect in politics.

What the National Prayer Breakfast Revealed About Power in Georgia

<p>When people learned I was running for office, they asked what office I was running for. Then they asked how they could support me. Some asked about maximum donation limits. Others mentioned political action committees. What they did not ask was why I was running. They did not ask what I believed. They did not ask why now. There was no curiosity about the work itself. There was no interview. <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>Support was assumed simply because I was in the room.</strong></span></p>

<h4>What the National Prayer Breakfast Revealed About Power<br></h4>

<p>Georgia cannot build a strong workforce while ignoring one of the biggest barriers keeping people from participating in it. Families should not have to spend most of their paycheck just to go to work. </p>

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<p>Small businesses create jobs, strengthen local economies, and keep communities thriving. When small businesses succeed, workers benefit too. Supporting entrepreneurship and workforce growth together creates stronger local economies across Georgia.</p>

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<p><strong>Georgia has 159 counties, and every single one deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. Join Nikki Porcher for the official kickoff of Every County Counts  her statewide initiative to bring visibility, connection, and resources to all 159 counties.</strong></p><p><strong>During this virtual event, Nikki will share her vision for Georgia’s workforce, key insights from her statewide listening tour, and how you can help support your county. She’ll also reveal the new 159-county map and take live questions.</strong></p><p><strong>This event is free and open to the public.</strong></p><p><strong> RSVP to save your seat. </strong></p>

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<h4>Every County Counts: Virtual Campaign Kickoff</h4>

<p><strong>Georgia has 159 counties, and every single one deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. Join Nikki Porcher for the official kickoff of Every County Counts — her statewide initiative to bring visibility, connection, and resources to all 159 counties.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Democratic candidate for Georgia labor commissioner, </strong>Nikki Porcher, to debate live on GPB on Monday, June 1.</p>

<h4>Nikki Porcher To Participate In Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series Runoff Debate</h4>

The Labor Commissioner’s Role During Plant Closures, Layoffs & Disasters

<p><strong>When a major employer shuts down or a storm hits, </strong>the Labor Commissioner's leadership and policies can be the difference between a temporary setback and a months-long gap in income for families. This post breaks down what the Labor Commissioner actually does when crisis hits.</p>

<h4>The Labor Commissioner’s Role During Plant Closures, Layoffs &amp; Disasters</h4>

<p><strong>Recently, the Georgia Department of Labor released a strategic plan </strong>outlining long-promised improvements to unemployment services and workforce systems. The goals are familiar: clearer communication, fewer steps, better service. And after years of frustration, many people want to believe this moment marks a turning point.</p>

<h4>The Cost of Inattention in Georgia’s Labor System</h4>

<p>Join The Self Preservation Society for a community dialogue with Georgia Labor Commissioner candidate Nikki Porcher focused on work, labor, and how Georgia’s workforce systems show up in real people’s lives.</p><p>This conversation creates space for workers, small business owners, and community members to share what’s working, what isn’t, and what dignity at work looks like across Georgia’s 159 counties. The dialogue will center lived experience, well-being, and the role labor systems play during moments of transition, instability, and recovery.</p>

<h4><p>Community Dialogue at The Ke’Nekt </p><p>Hosted by The Self Preservation Society </p></h4>

<p>Join The Self Preservation Society for a community dialogue with Georgia Labor Commissioner candidate Nikki Porcher focused on work, labor, and how Georgia’s workforce systems show up in real people’s lives.</p><p>This conversation creates space for workers, small business owners, and community members to share what’s working &amp; what isn’t.</p>

Community Dialogue at The Ke’Nekt

<p><strong>Air Force veteran, educator and nonprofit founder</strong> advances to November general election. If elected, Nikki would become the first Black woman elected to serve as a state Labor Commissioner anywhere in the United States.</p>

<h4>Nikki Porcher Wins Democratic Runoff for Georgia Labor Commissioner, Poised to Make U.S. History</h4>

Drawing on lived experience as a veteran, parent, and entrepreneur, Nikki Porcher’s plan for the Georgia Department of Labor centers jobs, training, and opportunity.

Air Force Veteran With Son Deployed Qualifies for Georgia Labor Commissioner Race

<p><strong>Drawing on lived experience as a veteran, </strong>parent, and entrepreneur, Nikki Porcher’s plan for the Georgia Department of Labor centers jobs, training, and opportunity.</p>

<h4>Air Force Veteran With Son Deployed Qualifies for Georgia Labor Commissioner Race</h4>

Democratic nominees Nikki Porcher and Kevin Dawson announce mutual endorsements and interstate partnership focused on workforce development and workplace safety.

<p><strong>Democratic nominees Nikki Porcher and Kevin Dawson </strong>announce mutual endorsements and interstate partnership focused on workers, workforce development, workplace safety, and stronger state Departments of Labor.</p>

<h4>GEORGIA + OKLAHOMA: WORKING ACROSS STATE LINES</h4>

Understand the Labor Commissioner’s role and how Georgia’s Department of Labor assists job seekers and employers with Unemployment Insurance, training, and services.

What Does a Labor Commissioner Do?

<p><strong>When I share that I am running for Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, </strong>the first question I hear almost every time is a simple one:&nbsp;What does the Labor Commissioner actually do?&nbsp;It is a fair question. I wrote this post to answer this question and to explain the Labor Commissioner's responsibilities.</p>

<h4>What Does Georgia’s Labor Commissioner Do?</h4>

<p><strong>Porcher campaign enters runoff </strong>with strong statewide momentum, a winning team, and a plan to deliver for Georgia workers.</p>

<h4>Nikki Porcher Advances to Democratic Runoff for Georgia Commissioner of Labor</h4>

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Nikki Porcher is running for Georgia Labor Commissioner to build a Georgia where work works for everyone. A veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Buy From A Black Woman, Nikki is committed to strengthening Georgia’s workforce, supporting small businesses, improving unemployment services, and expanding opportunities across all 159 counties.

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