The Brief Judge Penny Brown Reynolds announced her candidacy for Georgia Secretary of State Friday. Judge Penny Brown Reynolds announced Friday she is running for Georgia Secretary of State, entering a race that is beginning to take shape. Reynolds running for state officeWhat they're saying:Judge Reynolds told FOX 5’s Deidra Dukes, "I'm running because I believe in Georgia, because of a calling to bring people together and use my experience to make things better." Experience and qualificationsThe backstory:Reynolds has spent decades in public service as a former state judge, attorney for former Governor Roy Barnes, ordained pastor, and educator. Race for Georgia Secretary of StateBig picture view:Reynolds joins a growing field of candidates, which includes former C.O.O.