We sit with AJ, a 25-year-old candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, to talk youth, service, voting rights, and why this “back office” role shapes business, licensing, and fair elections. Faith, family, and HBCU roots ground a campaign built on intentional service and practical reform.

• what the Georgia Secretary of State actually does for elections, commerce, licensing, and securities
• how AJ’s family and HBCU experience built confidence and purpose
• the Lifeline Initiative model and why “toxic charity” fails communities
• the 2020 absentee ballot challenge and the mechanics of voter suppression
• why primaries and general elections both matter in 2026
• a service-first philosophy: listened-first leadership and integrity
• legacy as intentional service, not photo ops
• where to learn more, volunteer, and support the campaign

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