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Ray Smith for State Senate

@voteraysmith.bsky.social
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A father, software engineer, and community organizer running for Georgia State Senate District 46 to flip an open seat and fight for a state that works for all of us. Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Gwinnett, Oconee, and Walton. VoteRaySmith.com

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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Excited to see Georgia get our first UNESCO World Heritage Site!
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I had a great time at the State Capitol on Monday meeting my future colleagues in the Georgia Senate. It's not too late to support my campaign today at actblue.com/donate/ray-smith!
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Georgia Recorder @georgiarecorder.com · 14/07/2026
Warnock: New federal housing law designed to ‘stop the spread’ of corporate-owned homes | Via @alander.bsky.social #gapol
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Warnock: New federal housing law designed to ‘stop the spread’ of corporate-owned homes • Georgia Recorder
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock in Atlanta touted a new federal law that went into effect over the weekend that is aimed at making homeownership more attainable.
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Live in Barrow County? Join me this evening at 6:00 PM at the Wimberly Center for Community Development with the Barrow County Democrats!
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Georgia’s actual state minimum wage is still set at $5.15 an hour, a rate decided 29 years ago in 1997. Since then, the overall cost of living in Georgia has skyrocketed by 109%. Groceries that cost $100 back then cost over $212 today. Georgia families deserve a raise.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 29/06/2026
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act could be signed into law soon. Here is what stakeholders say could be the impact in Georgia.
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Congress passed an affordable housing package. What can it do for Georgia?
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Georgia Democrats @georgiademocrat.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Eleven years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that every American has the right to marry the person they love. Together, Georgia Democrats continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights and ensure that love will ALWAYS win 🫶🏼
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Georgia Democrats @georgiademocrat.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Duluth, Rome, and Valdosta Coordinated Campaign offices! 🗣️🎉 Georgia Democrats are fired up and ready to re-elect @ossoff.bsky.social and elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Are you ready?
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I had a great time this weekend at the Athens PrideFest & Parade! Proud to be endorsed by Georgia Equality and looking forward to serving as an ally in the State Senate!
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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Proposed Oconee bypass pits traffic relief against family farmland
A proposed highway bypass to relieve traffic congestion in Watkinsville has stoked opposition from rural residents whose Oconee County farmland could be paved over.
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Alice Kobres, Athens Georgia Democratic Post Seat Holder D5 @alicekobres.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🚨 Ray Smith is at about 60 / 40 his favor for Georgia Senate District 46, we have a winner!! 🏆 🚨
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
It's not too late to register to vote! Monday, April 20th is the deadline to register for the May 19th Democratic primaries: georgia.gov/register-vote
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Eligible Georgians can register to vote through the Secretary of State’s Office.
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Last week at the University of Georgia, I had the honor of visiting the Young Democrats of UGA & ACC! It was great to talk to students about the issues they care about and why I'm running for State Senate. Don't forget that April 20th is the voter registration deadline for the May 19th primary!
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
This past weekend, I joined community members from across my district for a day of action to say No Kings! Millions of allies gathered at events across the country to make it clear that America does not belong to greedy billionaires or those who govern through fear — it belongs to the people.
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Thank you to the Oconee Enterprise for their coverage of my campaign earlier this month! Don't forget that April 20th is the last day to register to vote for the Democratic primary on May 19th! www.oconeeenterprise.com/2026/03/11/r...
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Ray Smith qualifies for Georgia Senate
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 29/03/2026
The Georgia Senate budget passed on Friday would allocate roughly $100 million less to the University System of Georgia than the House and governor's office proposed.
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Georgia Senate budget reduces funding for University System online courses
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 26/03/2026
Environmental and faith groups are asking a court to review whether regulators broke state law by approving Georgia Power’s plan to add a slew of new power resources.
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Environmental groups take PSC to court over Georgia Power data center expansion
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Georgia Senate Democrats @gasenatedems.com · 18/03/2026
Despite the wishes of @GASenateGOP, we just put real accountability for data centers on the floor. Watch live here: www.youtube.com/live/eOXN2Mt... #gapol
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Congrats to @suzannaforgeorgia.bsky.social on qualifying. I had a great time at Hi-Lo last night celebrating and meeting new people. We have a fantastic group of people who have stepped up to fight for the rights and livelihoods of Georgians. This will be the year that we take it all back!
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Tonight I attended the Data Center Town Hall in Winterville hosted by @clarkedems.bsky.social Coalition of Athens Scientists, Dr T. Maddox, Representative Eric Gisler, and PSC Commissioner Peter Hubbard all did an amazing job presenting the case to limit and regulate Data Center construction.
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
From marching with Dr. King to uniting marginalized communities under the Rainbow Coalition umbrella to mounting two serious bids for the presidency in 1984 and 1988, Jackson is one of the most consequential Americans of the last 100 years. My thoughts are with his friends and family.
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Georgia Senate Democrats @gasenatedems.com · 14/02/2026
NEW: Weekly Wrap-Up: Senate Dems Fight Republican Tax Scam Set to Crush Families, Seniors, Small Businesses www.gasenatedems.com/post/weekly-...
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Senate Dems Fight Republican Tax Scam Set to Crush Families, Seniors, Small Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 13, 2026Contact:press@gasenatedems.com Weekly Wrap-Up: Senate Dems Fight Republican Tax Scam Set to Crush Families, Seniors, Small BusinessesSenate Dems introduced legisl...
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
For too long, those in power have helped corporations squeeze working families by driving up costs, shutting down rural hospitals, and crushing small businesses. Enough is enough. I'm running for Georgia Senate District 46 to be your voice and fight for the changes that Georgia so desperately needs.
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Georgia Senate Democrats @gasenatedems.com · 09/02/2026
Congrats Senator Kim Jackson on the passage of SB 170! One more House passage and then it goes to the Governor! #gapol
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Ray Smith for State Senate @voteraysmith.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Last week, I joined the University of Georgia community to say ICE OUT! We want ICE out of Athens, out of Georgia, and out of our country! The murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good are the most recent of dozens of deaths caused by ICE terror.
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