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Two Democrats launch bids for Georgia Supreme Court
Former state senator Jen Jordan and trial lawyer Miracle Rankin challenge incumbent justices in upcoming elections.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Two Democratic candidates, former state senator Jen Jordan and trial lawyer Miracle Rankin, have announced their campaigns for the Supreme Court of Georgia. Jordan is challenging Presiding Justice Sarah Warren, while Rankin is running against Justice Charlie Bethel. The candidates launched their campaigns in Liberty Plaza across the state capitol, emphasizing the importance of an independent judiciary that upholds the Constitution and the law.
Why it matters
The Georgia Supreme Court plays a crucial role in protecting the rights and freedoms of Georgians, from voting rights to reproductive freedom. The upcoming elections present an opportunity for voters to shape the court's ideological balance and its approach to key issues.
The details
Jordan, a former Democratic state senator, and Rankin, a trial lawyer, are running against the incumbent justices appointed by former Republican Governor Nathan Deal. Jordan has emphasized the need for the court to be a "last line of defense" against attacks on Georgians' constitutional rights, while Rankin has pledged to approach every case with "independence, careful judgment, and respect for the Constitution and the law."
- The Georgia primaries are set for May 19, 2026.
- Jordan served as a state senator from December 2017 to January 2023.
The players
Jen Jordan
Former Democratic state senator who unsuccessfully ran for Georgia Attorney General in 2022. She is challenging Presiding Justice Sarah Warren.
Miracle Rankin
Trial lawyer who is running against Justice Charlie Bethel.
Sarah Warren
Presiding Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, appointed by former Governor Nathan Deal and elected to a six-year term in 2020.
Charlie Bethel
Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, appointed by former Governor Nathan Deal and elected to a six-year term in 2020.
What they’re saying
“Our Georgia Supreme Court must be our last line of defense against near-constant attacks on Georgians' basic constitutional rights, from voting rights to reproductive freedom. This court majority is failing to meet the moment.”
— Jen Jordan, Former Democratic state senator (Liberty Plaza)
“As an attorney, I have spent my career representing Georgians in some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Our Supreme Court carries an enormous responsibility. A justice must approach every case with independence, careful judgment, and respect for the Constitution and the law — without political pressure or personal agenda.”
— Miracle Rankin, Trial lawyer (Liberty Plaza)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
The upcoming Georgia Supreme Court elections present an opportunity for voters to shape the court's ideological balance and its approach to key issues, such as protecting constitutional rights and upholding the rule of law.
