About
Stacey Abrams is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author. She served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, becoming the minority leader from 2011 to 2017. After narrowly losing the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election, Abrams founded Fair Fight Action, an organization dedicated to addressing voter suppression. Her efforts are widely credited with increasing voter turnout in Georgia, significantly impacting the 2020 presidential election and subsequent Senate elections.
Career Timeline
Elected to Georgia House
Abrams enters the Georgia House of Representatives.
House Minority Leader
Abrams becomes House Minority Leader.
Gubernatorial Election Loss
Abrams narrowly loses the Georgia gubernatorial election.
Founds Fair Fight Action
Abrams establishes Fair Fight Action.
Voting Rights Advocate
Abrams gains national prominence for her voting rights work.
Second Gubernatorial Loss
Abrams loses a second bid for Georgia Governor.
Voting Rights Advocate
Continues work on voting rights, writing and political analysis.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026