Stacey Abrams

Politician, Lawyer, Voting Rights Activist, Author

American Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer, Voting Rights Activist, Author
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/12/1973
Age52 years
BirthplaceMadison, Wisconsin, U.S.

Latest News about Stacey Abrams

08/01/2026

Stacey Abrams announced she will not run for a third time for Georgia governor in 2026, marking the end of her consecutive gubernatorial campaigns after losses in 2018 and 2022. This decision clears the path for new Democratic candidates in the state. The announcement confirms what many observers had anticipated amid shifting political dynamics in Georgia.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameStacey Yvonne Abrams

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 3”
Weight
kg80
lbs176
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

B.A. degreeInterdisciplinary Studies (Political Science, Economics and Sociology) from Spelman College
J.D. degreeYale Law School
M.P.Aff. degreeLBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin

Personal Life

SchoolAvondale High School
College/University
  • Spelman College
  • Yale Law School
  • LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
ReligionUnited Methodist
Address (Capitol)611-G Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg., 18 Capitol Square SW, Atlanta, GA 30334

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Family

Parents
FatherRobert Abrams
MotherCarolyn Abrams
SiblingsLeslie Abrams (Federal Judge)

Career

Political PartyDemocratic
Political Journey
  • 2007-2013: Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 84th district
  • 2011-2017: Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives
  • 2013-2017: Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 89th district
  • 2018: Contested the Georgia gubernatorial election and lost to Brian Kemp
  • 2020: Actively promoted herself as Joe Biden's running mate during the Democratic presidential primary election
  • 2021: Announced candidacy for Georgia governor
  • 2022: Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, lost to Brian Kemp
  • 2002-2007: Deputy City Attorney, Atlanta, Georgia
  • 2018: Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia, lost to Brian Kemp
  • 2019: Delivered Democratic response to the State of the Union address

Favourites

Books
  • Intuitionist (by Colton Whitehead)
  • The Windup Bird Chronicles
Movies
  • The Princess Bride
  • Moana
TV Shows
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Stacey was born in Wisconsin before her family moved to Gulfport, Mississippi.
2. Her family faced financial challenges during her younger years.
3. Her mother worked as a school librarian, and her father was employed at a shipyard.
4. Stacey developed an interest in politics during her college years.
5. She has written novels under the pseudonym Selena Montgomery.
6. At the age of 29, she was appointed as Deputy City Attorney of Atlanta.
7. In 2013, she established the New Georgia Project with the goal of registering over 200,000 individuals to vote.
8. Stacey is the co-founder of Nourish Inc., a beverage company, and serves as the CEO of Sage Works, a legal consulting firm.
9. Throughout her career, she has received multiple awards for her work.
10. She founded Fair Fight Action to address voter suppression following the 2018 election.
11. She co-founded NOW Corp., a financial services firm, and serves as senior vice president.
12. She launched Sage Works Productions, a production company, in 2020.
13. She currently serves as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics at Howard University.
14. She worked as a tax attorney at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan law firm in Atlanta, focusing on tax-exempt organizations, health care, and public finance.
15. She co-founded Insomnia Consulting with a focus on infrastructure and energy.
16. She is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
17. She was the 2012 recipient of the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award.
18. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for American Progress.
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