State Rep. Matthew Wilson (D-Brookhaven) has certified to run for Georgia Insurance coverage and Security Hearth Commissioner.
“For much too lengthy, Georgia has had Insurance coverage Commissioners working for the large insurance coverage firms as an alternative of our neighbors and households,” Wilson stated in a press launch. “I’m thrilled right this moment to formally put my identify on the poll to be the Democratic Celebration’s nominee to take this workplace again for the folks it was created to serve.”
The workplace of the insurance coverage commissioner licenses and regulates insurance coverage firms throughout the state. Wilson first introduced his intent to run in April of 2021, citing Georgia’s extremely controversial voting invoice as part of his reasoning. Wilson’s bid for insurance coverage commissioner opens up his seat in District 83 for the Georgia Home of Representatives.
Wilson, a Brookhaven resident, will run towards Republican appearing Commissioner John King, who additionally formally introduced his bid for the seat in April of 2021. Gov. Brian Kemp appointed King as insurance coverage commissioner in 2019 after the elected official, Jim Beck, was indicted on federal fraud and cash laundering prices.
