Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County Commission District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Cherokee County Commission District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Corey Ragsdale and Steven Rogers. Candidate information follows official Cherokee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Republican incumbent Corey Ragsdale was unopposed in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary (7,044 votes) and Democrat Steven Rogers was unopposed in the Democratic primary (4,304 votes); the two meet in the November 3, 2026 general election, per the Cherokee County Board of Elections' official Election Summary Report.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Corey Ragsdale

Republican

Top priorities

Keep county-controlled taxes low and enforce the county's land use plan
Continue supporting the Sheriff's office, Marshal's office and Fire Department
Focus on parks and recreation, road improvements and maintenance, and responsible growth in District 4

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ragsdale is the sitting Cherokee County Commissioner for District 4, seeking reelection after seven years in office, per the campaign site. He is a lifelong Cherokee County resident whose family has lived in the area for more than 190 years, per the campaign site.

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Steven Rogers

Democratic

Top priorities

Manage growth responsibly so roads, schools and infrastructure keep pace
Bar corporations from owning residential properties in the county
Keep county budgets efficient while preserving funding for libraries, social services and parks

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rogers has 17 years of experience in the information technology security industry, per the campaign site. Rogers also brings more than a decade of community service through Scouts BSA and parent-teacher organizations, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cherokee County Commission District 4 in 2026?

When is the Cherokee County Commission District 4 election in Georgia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are on the Georgia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cherokee County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Cherokee County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Corey Ragsdale, full profile Steven Rogers, full profile Official Georgia election office