Georgia State House, District 99 (GA HD-99)

Michelle Kang

Michelle Kang is a first-generation Korean American immigrant, attorney, mother, community advocate, and public servant running for the Georgia House of Representatives in District 99, which includes Suwanee, Sugar Hill, and parts of Duluth, Georgia. She serves as Center Manager at the Asian American Resource Center in Gwinnett County and has worked with the Korean Council of Georgia and local advisory boards to elevate immigrant voices and advance equity and inclusion. Before entering public service, Kang owned and operated retail stores across Georgia and a restaurant in Gwinnett County. She is also the founder and CEO of AAPI Outreach & Engagement, an organization focused on connecting small businesses with local governments. In the 2024 election, Kang came within 621 votes of winning Georgia House District 99 and is running again to represent the district.

Michelle Kang’s policy priorities include protecting voting rights, strengthening democratic participation, supporting immigrant communities, expanding affordable housing, improving access to childcare and healthcare, and increasing public education funding. She draws on decades working with families, seniors, immigrants, and other underserved communities which has shaped her advocacy for policies that promote equity, economic opportunity, and access to essential services. Kang supports expanding access to affordable and accessible housing, advancing universal childcare, improving healthcare access for all Georgians, and ensuring public schools receive adequate funding and resources. She also prioritizes protecting voting rights, defending democratic institutions, and advancing policies that support immigrant families and strengthen their participation in civic and community life.

Michelle Kang Campaign Website

Endorsements

  • Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06)

  • Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06)

  • State Senator Sally Harrell

  • State Representative Shea Roberts

  • State Representative Karen Lupton

  • State Representative Sam Park

  • State Representative Terry Cummings

  • Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Denise Mitchell

  • Georgia Public Service Commissioner Peter Hubbard

  • Mayor of Brookhaven, John Park

  • Mayor of Norcross, Craig Newton

  • Lawrenceville City Councilman Austin Thompson

  • Conyers City Councilman Anthony Pacheco

  • former State Representative Pedro Marin

  • Pastor Avery Heard

  • Royce Mann - candidate for Atlanta Board of Education

  • Austin Heller - Community Organizer

  • Danielle Tuwano - Goodwill Ambassador, State of Georgia

  • Sheila Edwards - former candidate for Public Service Commission

  • Tyler Lee - Gun Safety Advocate

  • Rahim Shah Akhunkail - Philanthropist and Founder of Voice of Muslims

  • Asian American Advocacy Fund

  • Aspire PAC

  • CASA in Action

  • Climate Cabinet

  • Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

  • EMILY’s List

  • Fair Fight Action

  • GALEO Impact Fund

  • Georgia AFl-CIO

  • Georgia Association of Educators

  • Georgia Conservation Voters

  • Georgia Democrats

  • Georgia Equality PAC

  • Georgia WIN List

  • Georgia Working Families Party

  • Georgia Youth Justice Coalition

  • Her Bold Move

  • March on PAC

  • Moms Demand Action

  • New American Leaders Action Fund

  • Next Gen Politics - Georgia

  • Peach Power PAC

  • Red Clay Democrats

  • Reproductive Freedom for All

  • Southern Regional Council of Carpenters

  • The 2030 Project

  • The First Ask

  • The PAC for Georgia’s Youth

  • They See Blue

  • United for Georgia Women

  • Vote411

  • Way to Lead

FAQ

  • What is Michelle Kang running for?

    • Michelle Kang is running for a seat in the 99th District of Georgia’s State House of Representatives

  • Where is Michelle Kang’s district?

    • Georgia’s House District 99 includes portions of Suwanee, Sugar, and Duluth.

  • What are Michelle Kang’s priorities?

    • Lowering housing costs by expanding affordable and workforce housing, supporting first-time homebuyers, and protecting renters.

    • Making childcare more affordable through childcare tax credits and increased state investment in early childhood care.

    • Expanding healthcare access, including Medicaid expansion, mental-health services, telehealth, reproductive healthcare, and maternal health.

    • Strengthening public education by fully funding Georgia’s Quality Basic Education formula, increasing support for special education, raising teacher salary, and expanding mental health resources.

    • Supporting small businesses through increased access to capital, streamlined licensing, workforce training and prioritizing state contracts for Georgia businesses.

    • Protecting immigrant families by expanding language access, opposing anti-immigrant legislation, and protecting access to public services.

  • What has Michelle Kang done in her community?

    • Served as Center Manager at the Asian American Resource Center in Gwinnett County, where she supported immigrant families.

    • Earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia after returning to school while raising her three daughters.

    • Founded AAPI Outreach & Engagement, working to connect small businesses and immigrant communities with local government and resources.

    • Served with the Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta and the Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia and participated on local advisory boards.

    • Organized the first Korean American candidate forums in Swinett and the first AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at Suwanee Town Center Park.

    • Co-founded the Atlanta Korean American Committee Against Asian Hate, bringing together minority communities to address anti-Asian hate.

    • Previously ran for Georgia House District 99, finishing just 621 votes behind incumbent Matt Reeves.