Adrienne White

Adrienne White
Member of the Georgia State Senate
from the 7th district
Assumed office
June 26, 2026
Preceded byNabilah Parkes
Personal details
Born1980 or 1981 (age 45–46)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Kirkland Carden
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(m. 2025)​
Children1
EducationUniversity of Virginia

Adrienne A. White Carden (born 1980/1981) is an American certified public accountant and politician who is a member of the Georgia State Senate for District 7. She won a special election in June 2026 to replace Nabilah Parkes, who resigned to focus on running for lieutenant governor, and committed to not run for a full term in the general election to be held in November 2026.[1] She is the wife of Gwinnett County commissioner Kirkland Carden.

Early life and career

White is originally from Virginia.[2] She is currently a SVP and not-for-profit relationship manager at SouthState Bank and was previously VP of Strategy at Citizens Trust Bank. She was VP of finance of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights after holding several finance roles at The Coca-Cola Company and spending the first four years of her career at Ernst & Young LLP’s external audit services.[3]

Political career

White recruited Democratic volunteers in the 2016 elections and 2018 elections.[4] In May 2018, she was noted as the chair of Red Clay Democrats, a political organization increasing young professionals' participation in Georgia politics.[2]

Personal life

White moved to the Atlanta area from Virginia more than a decade prior to May 2018, having been attracted to the area due to its sizeable Black middle class.[2] White resides in Duluth, Georgia, with her husband, Gwinnett County commissioner Kirkland Carden, and their son.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Yeomans, Curt. "Romman, White win dual Senate District 7 races". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Samuels, Alana (May 23, 2018). "Reverse Migration Might Turn Georgia Blue". The Atlantic. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Adrienne White, CPA". Atlanta Way. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ Galofaro, Claire; Irvine, Martha; Cohen, Sharon (November 5, 2018). "With him or against him, Trump looms large over Election Day". Associated Press. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ juniperusco (June 1, 2026). "Adrienne White Endorsed for Senate District 7 Special Election!". Georgia WIN List. Retrieved June 19, 2026.