Dr. Michael Owens, Democratic candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, announced an impressive array of endorsements, including that of former Governor Roy Barnes.

Owens, a cybersecurity expert and resident of Mableton, was particularly strong in the endorsement of elected officials from an area stretching from South Cobb southward to Henry County.

He is a Marine Corps veteran, and is the former chair of the Cobb Democrats.

“I’m thankful to have the support from so many elected officials and community leaders across the state that believe, not only in me, but in the collective need for a leader with the skills, experience, and expertise that makes me uniquely qualified to be the next Secretary of State. We are all in this fight together to ensure that Georgia has free, fair, and secure elections,” said Owens.

“I support Michael Owens for Secretary of State because his character is a good representation of integrity, serving others before self, and excellence in all he does to help empower people in the community. His unique skill set as a cybersecurity expert is exactly what we need in the office of Secretary of State and I’m proud to endorse his candidacy,” said State Senator Michael Rhett.

“As a veteran, international cybersecurity expert, and former Chairman of the Democratic Party in Cobb County, Michael is the outstanding leader we need. He’s knowledgeable, a person of impeccable integrity, and is never too busy to help anyone who asks. I supported Michael Owens when he ran for Congress and I will continue to support Michael Owens in his run for Secretary of State,” said Douglas County School Board Member Rita Fasina-Thomas.

Here is the list of elected officials who have given Owens their endorsement, according to a press release from his campaign:

• Gov. Roy Barnes, eightieth governor of Georgia
• Sen. Michael Rhett, Georgia State Senate, District 33
• Gail Hambrick, Clayton County Commissioner
• Monique Sheffield, Cobb County Commissioner
• Kelly Robinson, Douglas County Commissioner
• Jessie Goree, Clayton County School Board Chair
• Dee Haney, Clayton County School Board Member
• Tre Hutchens, Cobb County School Board Member
• Devetrion Caldwell, Douglas County School Board Member
• Rita Fasina-Thomas, Douglas County School Board Member
• Makenzie McDaniel, Henry County School Board Member
• Sandra Vincent, McDonough Mayor
• Anthony Ford, Stockbridge Mayor
• Carlos Greer, Locust Grove Mayor Pro-Tem
• Devon Myrick, Austell City Councilman
• Valerie Anderson, Austell City Councilwoman
• Connie Alsobrook, Conyers City Councilwoman
• Lance Robertson, East Point City Councilman
• Devlin Cleveland, Hampton City Councilman
• Erroll Mitchell, former Hampton City Councilman
• Alfred Dixon, former Jonesboro City Councilman
• Antonio Jones, Kennesaw City Councilman
• Maryline Blackburn, former Smyrna City Councilwoman
• LaKeisha Gantt, Stockbridge City Councilwoman
• Yolanda Barber, Stockbridge City Councilwoman
• Larry Curtis, Warner Robins City Councilman