"Married to Medicine" Star Dr. Heavenly Kimes Qualifies for Georgia District 13 Race

The reality TV personality and Atlanta dentist is running as a Democrat in the crowded 2026 primary race.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Dr. Heavenly Kimes, a cast member on the Bravo reality show "Married to Medicine," has officially qualified to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Kimes, who has operated dental practices in the Atlanta area for over 25 years, is running as a Democrat in the 2026 primary race, which includes longtime incumbent Rep. David Scott and several other challengers. Kimes' campaign platform focuses on lowering costs for families, expanding healthcare access, improving education opportunities, and supporting economic growth for small businesses.

Why it matters

Kimes' entry into the political arena marks a significant shift from her reality TV persona, as she trades reunion stage debates for the campaign trail. Her background as a doctor and entrepreneur gives her firsthand experience with healthcare access and small business challenges, which she hopes to address if elected to Congress.

The details

Dr. Heavenly Kimes announced that she has officially qualified to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. The 'Married to Medicine' star and Atlanta-area dentist is running as a Democrat in the crowded 2026 primary race, which includes longtime incumbent Rep. David Scott and several other challengers. Kimes has built her public profile both on television and in business, operating dental practices in the Atlanta area for over 25 years. Her campaign platform focuses on lowering costs for families, expanding healthcare access, including dental and mental health services, improving education opportunities, and supporting economic growth for small businesses.

  • Dr. Heavenly Kimes announced her congressional run on March 5, 2026.
  • The Democratic primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
  • Early voting for the primary begins on April 27, 2026.

The players

Dr. Heavenly Kimes

A cast member on the Bravo reality show "Married to Medicine" and an Atlanta-area dentist who has operated dental practices in the community for over 25 years.

Rep. David Scott

The longtime incumbent U.S. Representative for Georgia's 13th Congressional District, who is also running in the 2026 Democratic primary.

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What they’re saying

“For over 25 years I've served this community as a dentist and business owner. Now I'm answering a bigger call, to fight for Affordability, Healthcare, and Education.”

— Dr. Heavenly Kimes (Twitter)

What’s next

The Democratic primary election for Georgia's 13th Congressional District is scheduled for May 19, 2026, with early voting beginning on April 27, 2026.

The takeaway

Dr. Heavenly Kimes' decision to run for Congress marks a significant shift in her career, as the reality TV personality transitions from the reunion stage to the campaign trail. Her background as a doctor and entrepreneur gives her unique insights into the healthcare and small business challenges facing her community, which she hopes to address if elected to represent Georgia's 13th District.