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Ceretta Smith
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Georgia’s 12th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Ceretta Smith is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Georgia’s 12th District on November 3, 2026, against Rick Allen (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Ceretta Smith’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Ceretta Smith’s campaign has raised $47,693 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $12,318 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$40,940
- PACs and other committees$5,000
- The candidate’s own money and loans$1,753
From donors who gave over $200: $11,701 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 90% from Georgia, 10% from other states. Top states: Georgia $10,551 (90%), California $500 (4%), Florida $400 (3%), Virginia $250 (2%). 23 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6GA12080 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$5,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Ceretta Smith’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Ceretta Smith (Democratic); Rick Allen (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Rick Allen (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Georgia 12th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Georgia race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Georgia
Early voting: Oct 13 – Oct 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Georgia
- Check your registration on Georgia’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Georgia
Ballots already cast in Georgia: 1,780,339 (early in person and absentee, accepted, as of Oct 25; Georgia Secretary of State): 45% of 2022 midterm turnout in Georgia (3,964,926) · 24% of registered voters in Georgia
About Ceretta Smith
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Ceretta Smith quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Grovetown, Georgia, city councilmember. · cerettaforga.com (source for Grovetown, Georgia, city councilmember.) (archived copy of the source for Grovetown, Georgia, city councilmember.)
- Federal employee and national union leader. · cerettaforga.com (source for Federal employee and national union leader.) (archived copy of the source for Federal employee and national union leader.)
- U.S. Army medic for nearly a decade. · cerettaforga.com (source for U.S. Army medic for nearly a decade.) (archived copy of the source for U.S. Army medic for nearly a decade.)
Endorsements
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) · afge.org (source for the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at cerettaforga.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at cerettaforga.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Healthcare shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code, your income, or whether you can afford to miss work.” cerettaforga.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Support workers: protect freedom to organize.” cerettaforga.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at cerettaforga.com (checked for Immigration, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “A fair shot at homeownership and good jobs should be within reach.” cerettaforga.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Ceretta Smith has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Ceretta Smith been backed by AIPAC?
No. Ceretta Smith has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Ceretta Smith had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.