NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, March 3, 2026: Jyot Singh, a Gwinnett native, progressive Democratic organizer, and small business owner, officially announced his candidacy for Georgia State House District 97 at a rally Sunday at Jones Bridge Park, drawing an estimated 150 supporters.
Singh, the son of immigrants, addressed the crowd about his roots in Gwinnett County, his working-class upbringing, and his record of community involvement.
“I know what it’s like to live in the gaps left by failed public policy—to navigate life without healthcare, to feel the strain of rising housing costs and the consequences of cuts to school funding,” Singh said. “Masked agents are terrorizing our communities, the costs of health care and housing keep rising, and our tax dollars continue to fund endless wars abroad while the needs of working families at home are tossed to the wayside. I am running because the moment we are in requires leaders unafraid to fight and unwilling to cave.”
A graduate of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Yale University, Singh said he would make history if elected as the first Sikh and Indian American to serve in the Georgia State Legislature. He highlighted his role as a community organizer and small business owner, including leading the successful renewal of Gwinnett County’s E-SPLOST, which brought $1.4 billion in funding to Gwinnett Public Schools, described as the largest education investment in the county’s history.
Supporters at the rally voiced enthusiasm for his candidacy.
“I feel very encouraged and very inspired by everything he said,” said Ryan Rooks, a Gwinnett resident and member of the Young Democrats of Georgia. “Jyot is actually out in the community. He’s not just talking, he’s taking action. He is someone who cares about you and not just himself.”
According to his campaign, Singh’s platform focuses on affordability, reproductive rights, and expanding access to healthcare. During his remarks, he pledged to work to lower costs for families, expand Medicaid, protect voting rights, defend reproductive freedom, and advocate for immigrant communities.
“We need to make sure that every Georgian can live a life of dignity, where every student can succeed, where every vote is counted, where every family can get ahead and stay ahead,” Singh said. “That’s why I’m stepping up and running for state house. For you. For your family. For our future.”
Singh is scheduled to officially qualify for the ballot at 9 a.m. EST at the Georgia State Capitol. Supporters and members of the press were invited to attend.
