🌱 G.R.O.W. — Georgia Run for Office Week: PRIDE Edition

October 9–15, 2026

Out. Proud. Powerful. Ready to Lead.

G.R.O.W. PRIDE Edition is a seven-day leadership recruitment and civic empowerment initiative designed to expand the pipeline of LGBTQIA+ Georgians considering elected office, appointed leadership, public service, campaign leadership, and other forms of civic participation.

The week launches alongside Atlanta Pride Weekend. The official 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival is October 10–11, with the Pride Parade on Sunday, October 11. Atlanta Pride’s 2026 theme is “Louder & Prouder,” emphasizing visibility, authenticity, and community. Atlanta Pride

For RepGA, G.R.O.W. PRIDE Edition will carry that energy from celebration to leadership development: Who is ready to serve? Who is ready to run? Who is ready to help someone else lead?

G.R.O.W. Interest and Nomination Form

🏳️‍🌈 NOMINATE 100 LGBTQIA+ LEADERS

Throughout the seven days, invite Georgians to nominate LGBTQIA+ people they believe should explore elected or appointed leadership. The message is simple:

“You don't have to wait for someone to ask you to lead—but sometimes one person asking can change everything.” Use this link to nominate someone or to sign up.
https://forms.gle/EYkRJygVmByvHb2x5

interest and nomination form for a next generation lgbtquia leader

🌈 Seven Days of G.R.O.W.

Friday, Oct. 9

COME OUT & LEAD

Launch Day. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Georgians already leading in neighborhoods, nonprofits, business, advocacy and public service.

CTA: Take the G.R.O.W. Leadership Pledge: “I will explore how I can serve.”

Saturday, Oct. 10

PRIDE IS POWER

Connect leadership recruitment with the opening day of the Atlanta Pride Festival and its Trans, Bi+Pan and Dyke Marches. Atlanta Pride

CTA: Identify and nominate an LGBTQIA+ Georgian who should consider public leadership. https://forms.gle/EYkRJygVmByvHb2x5 Sunday, Oct. 11

LOUD IN THE POLLS. BOLD IN LEADERSHIP.

Atlanta Pride Parade Day. RepGA takes its message of representation, participation and leadership directly to the community. The official parade begins at noon. Atlanta Pride

CTA: Join RepGA's walking team and sign up to learn more about running for office or serving your community.

Monday, Oct. 12

BIG MOVE MONDAY: RUN!

Turn inspiration into action. Demystify what it actually takes to explore candidacy—from identifying an office to understanding qualifications, timelines and building a team.

CTA: Attend a “Could I Run for Office?” virtual information session or complete a prospective-leader interest form. https://forms.gle/EYkRJygVmByvHb2x5

Tuesday, Oct. 13

TRANS & NONBINARY LEADERSHIP DAY

Spotlight the civic leadership and public-service contributions of transgender, nonbinary and gender-expansive Georgians.

CTA: Recruit, nominate or mentor an emerging leader and connect them with leadership-development resources.

🌱 G.R.O.W. — Georgia Run for Office Week: PRIDE Edition

October 9–15, 2026

Out. Proud. Powerful. Ready to Lead.

G.R.O.W. PRIDE Edition is a seven-day leadership recruitment and civic empowerment initiative designed to expand the pipeline of LGBTQIA+ Georgians considering elected office, appointed leadership, public service, campaign leadership, and other forms of civic participation.

The week launches alongside Atlanta Pride Weekend. The official 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival is October 10–11, with the Pride Parade on Sunday, October 11. Atlanta Pride’s 2026 theme is “Louder & Prouder,” emphasizing visibility, authenticity, and community. Atlanta Pride

For RepGA, G.R.O.W. PRIDE Edition will carry that energy from celebration to leadership development: Who is ready to serve? Who is ready to run? Who is ready to help someone else lead?

G.R.O.W. Interest and Nomination Form

🏳️‍🌈 NOMINATE 100 LGBTQIA+ LEADERS

Throughout the seven days, invite Georgians to nominate LGBTQIA+ people they believe should explore elected or appointed leadership. The message is simple:

“You don't have to wait for someone to ask you to lead—but sometimes one person asking can change everything.” Use this link to nominate someone or to sign up. https://forms.gle/EYkRJygVmByvHb2x5

🌈 Seven Days of G.R.O.W.

Friday, Oct. 9

COME OUT & LEAD

Launch Day. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Georgians already leading in neighborhoods, nonprofits, business, advocacy and public service.

CTA: Take the G.R.O.W. Leadership Pledge: “I will explore how I can serve.”

Saturday, Oct. 10

PRIDE IS POWER

Connect leadership recruitment with the opening day of the Atlanta Pride Festival and its Trans, Bi+Pan and Dyke Marches. Atlanta Pride

CTA: Identify and nominate an LGBTQIA+ Georgian who should consider public leadership. https://forms.gle/EYkRJygVmByvHb2x5 Sunday, Oct. 11

LOUD IN THE POLLS. BOLD IN LEADERSHIP.

Atlanta Pride Parade Day. RepGA takes its message of representation, participation and leadership directly to the community. The official parade begins at noon. Atlanta Pride

CTA: Join RepGA's walking team and sign up to learn more about running for office or serving your community.

Monday, Oct. 12

BIG MOVE MONDAY: RUN!

Turn inspiration into action. Demystify what it actually takes to explore candidacy—from identifying an office to understanding qualifications, timelines and building a team.

CTA: Attend a “Could I Run for Office?” virtual information session or complete a prospective-leader interest form. https://forms.gle/EYkRJygVmByvHb2x5

Tuesday, Oct. 13

TRANS & NONBINARY LEADERSHIP DAY

Spotlight the civic leadership and public-service contributions of transgender, nonbinary and gender-expansive Georgians.

CTA: Recruit, nominate or mentor an emerging leader and connect them with leadership-development resources.

“You don't have to wait for someone to ask you to lead—but sometimes one person asking can change everything.” Use this link to nominate someone or to sign up.
https://forms.gle/EYkRJygVmByvHb2x5