Cobb County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
44 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 29 Cobb County races, led by the Cobb Commission District 1 contest.
County offices
Commission District 1Keli Gambrill (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Keli Gambrill Republican Incumbent
- West Cobb open space and responsible growth
- Financial accountability
- Public safety and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Keli Gambrill
Keli Gambrill is the sitting District 1 commissioner, first elected in 2018, per the county's official board roster.
Incumbent Keli Gambrill won the May Republican primary with 71.7 percent and no Democrat or independent qualified, so she prints unopposed in November, per the certified lists. Cobb voters also decide a one percent sales tax extension of about 1.15 billion dollars, effective January 2028, on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommission District 3JoAnn K. Birrell (R) · Kevin Redmon (D)
JoAnn K. Birrell (Republican) and Kevin Redmon (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cobb Commission District 3.
JoAnn K. Birrell Republican Incumbent
- Local business support including a local-vendor ordinance
- Civic and homeowner association engagement on zoning before hearings
- Military and public safety support
Per the campaign site.
About JoAnn K. Birrell
JoAnn K. Birrell is the sitting District 3 commissioner in her fourth term and a 30-year Cobb resident active with Keep Cobb Beautiful and the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation, per the county's official board roster and her campaign site.
Kevin Redmon Democratic
- Affordable Cobb budgeting and red tape cuts
- Police, fire, and 911 pay and staffing
- Town halls and a united county
Per the campaign site.
About Kevin Redmon
Kevin Redmon is a client executive with 30 years in business and a 21-year East Cobb resident who previously led a community cabinet for a sitting commissioner, per his campaign site and the certified candidate list.
From the certified county candidate lists and results.
Full race pageSolicitor GeneralMakia Metzger (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Makia Metzger (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cobb Solicitor General.
Makia Metzger Democratic Incumbent
- Diversion and second chances for low-level offenses
- Modernized victim services
- Community outreach and public safety education
Per the campaign site.
About Makia Metzger
Makia Metzger has been Cobb County's solicitor general since the 2023 election, the first woman and first African American in the office, after an 18-year metro Atlanta prosecutorial career, per the county's official office page and her campaign site. She is a UGA Law graduate.
Incumbent Makia Metzger won the May Democratic primary with 77.5 percent and prints unopposed in November, per the certified lists.
Full race pageSurveyorChris Evans (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris Evans (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cobb County Surveyor.
Chris Evans Republican Incumbent
Chris Evans is a professional land surveyor and the sitting county surveyor, per the county's elected officials page and the certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Incumbent Chris Evans is the only qualifier on either party list and prints unopposed in November, per the certified lists.
Full race pageSchool board
School Board Post 2Becky Sayler (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Becky Sayler (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cobb School Board Post 2.
Becky Sayler Democratic Incumbent
Becky Sayler is a teacher and the sitting Post 2 board member, per the certified candidate list and the district's official board roster. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Cobb's school board is partisan. Incumbent Becky Sayler is unopposed in November: no Republican qualified, per the certified lists.
Full race pageSchool Board Post 4David Chastain (R) · Micheal Garza (D)
David Chastain (Republican) and Micheal Garza (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cobb School Board Post 4.
David Chastain Republican Incumbent
- Student safety
- High academic standards
- Steady leadership protecting what works
Per the campaign site.
About David Chastain
David Chastain is the sitting Post 4 board member and 2026 board vice chair, seeking a fourth term, per the district's official board roster. He is a Wheeler High School and UGA Terry College graduate, per the Cobb Courier.
Micheal Garza Democratic
- Student safety and well-being
- Parent-teacher relationships
- Students with disabilities and IEP services
Per the campaign site.
About Micheal Garza
Micheal Garza is a website developer, small business owner, and PTA leader with a child in a Cobb elementary school, per his campaign site and the certified candidate list.
From the certified county candidate lists and results. Micheal Garza won the May Democratic primary by 78 votes over Susan McCartney, per the certified results.
Full race pageSchool Board Post 6Nichelle A. Davis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nichelle A. Davis (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cobb School Board Post 6.
Nichelle A. Davis Democratic Incumbent
- Data-driven academic outcomes and teacher support
- Safe and welcoming schools
- Fiscal stewardship
Per the campaign site.
About Nichelle A. Davis
Nichelle A. Davis is a former educator working in education nonprofit operations and the sitting Post 6 board member, per the district's official board roster and her campaign site.
Incumbent Nichelle Davis won the May Democratic primary with 76.6 percent and no Republican qualified, so she prints unopposed in November, per the certified lists.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Cobb County is split across 22 Georgia Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressGeorgia Senate: 6 districtsDistricts 28, 32, 33, 35, 37, 56
Georgia Senate District 28Donzella James (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Donzella James Democratic Incumbent
Donzella James is the sitting Democratic Georgia State Senator for District 28, per her campaign site.
Donzella James (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Donzella James is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia Senate District 32Kay Kirkpatrick (R) · Michael Hettig (D)
Kay Kirkpatrick Republican Incumbent
- supports expanding patient access and choice in Georgia's health insurance system
- has focused on addressing rising costs and budget deficits in Georgia's child welfare system
Per the campaign site.
About Kay Kirkpatrick
Kay Kirkpatrick is an orthopedic surgeon who practiced in metro Atlanta for more than 30 years, according to her campaign website. She chairs the Georgia Senate Children and Families Committee, per the same site. Kirkpatrick represents Georgia Senate District 32.
Michael Hettig Democratic
- Updating the school funding formula and competitive teacher pay
- Expanding affordable health insurance access, particularly in rural areas
- Practical economic policies that benefit local communities
Per the Marietta Daily Journal voter guide.
About Michael Hettig
Michael Hettig is an attorney who holds a J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law and lives in Woodstock, per a Marietta Daily Journal voter guide. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Michael Hettig (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kay Kirkpatrick is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia Senate District 33Michael Doc Rhett (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Doc Rhett Democratic Incumbent
Rhett served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for more than 25 years before retiring at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, and later worked as a vocational and educational coordinator helping homeless individuals, per the campaign site. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Georgia and continues to work with Cobb County School District's adult education programs, per the campaign site. He is a sitting state senator running for re-election to Georgia Senate District 33, per the campaign site.
Michael Doc Rhett (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Michael Doc Rhett is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia Senate District 35Jaha V. Howard (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jaha V. Howard Democratic Incumbent
Jaha V. Howard is the Democratic candidate for Georgia Senate District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Jaha V. Howard is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list and the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jaha V. Howard (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jaha V. Howard is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia Senate District 37Ed Setzler (R) · Darcy Castro (D)
Ed Setzler Republican Incumbent
- Education
- Traffic relief
- Election integrity
Per the campaign site.
About Ed Setzler
Ed Setzler has worked for more than 20 years as a leader in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industry, directing nationwide design programs, per his official Senate biography. He served 18 years in the Georgia House before his election to the Senate in 2023 and represents Senate District 37, per his official Senate biography.
Darcy Castro Democratic
- Address the rising cost of living, including utility costs tied to data centers
- Protect the HOPE scholarship
- Protect voting rights
Per the campaign site.
About Darcy Castro
Darcy Castro is a public relations specialist, journalist, and nonprofit marketing professional, per her campaign site. A retired Air Force spouse and former Mrs. Georgia titleholder, she has advocated with the International Rescue Committee for Afghan refugee families resettling in Georgia. She is running for Georgia Senate District 37.
Ed Setzler (Republican), Darcy Castro (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ed Setzler is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia Senate District 56John Albers (R) · Patrick Thompson (D)
John Albers Republican Incumbent
- supports legislation protecting emergency communications for first responders
- supports property tax reduction and eliminating the state income tax
Per the campaign site.
About John Albers
John Albers is a fourth generation firefighter and former EMT who also has a background as a business executive, per the campaign site. He represents Georgia's 56th Senate District and chairs the Senate Committee on Public Safety, per the campaign site.
Patrick Thompson Democratic
- Affordable healthcare
- Support for public schools
- Sustainable job creation and smart growth, including expanded transit
Per the campaign site.
About Patrick Thompson
Patrick Thompson is a Democratic candidate for Georgia Senate District 56 and a clean energy entrepreneur, per his campaign site.
John Albers (Republican), Patrick Thompson (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; John Albers is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House: 16 districtsDistricts 19, 22, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 60, 61
Georgia House District 19Joseph Gullett (R) · Cynthia Starke-Jones (D)
Joseph Gullett Republican Incumbent
- Supports lower taxes and reduced government spending
- Supports expanding telehealth access and school choice options for parents
Per the campaign site.
About Joseph Gullett
Joseph Gullett is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 19, covering parts of Paulding County, per his campaign site. He and his wife adopted through Georgia's foster care system, per his campaign site.
Cynthia Starke-Jones Democratic
- Quality education
- A safe and supportive school environment
Per the campaign site.
About Cynthia Starke-Jones
Cynthia Starke-Jones is a resident of Dallas, Georgia, per her campaign Facebook page. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Joseph Gullett (Republican), Cynthia Starke-Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joseph Gullett is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 22Jordan Ridley (R) · James Shade (D)
Jordan Ridley Republican Incumbent
- Supports empowering local communities and expanding educational opportunity
- Supports protecting parental rights and government transparency
Per the campaign site.
About Jordan Ridley
Jordan Ridley is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 22 in Cherokee County running for re-election, per his campaign site. He has a background in public policy and grassroots leadership and sponsored House Bill 845, which established an internal auditor for the Cherokee County Board of Education, per his campaign site.
James Shade Democratic
- Address housing costs, property taxes, and wage stagnation relative to inflation
- Invest in infrastructure and education
Per the Tribune Ledger News voter guide.
About James Shade
James Shade is a corporate legal professional and policy advocate and a 20-year resident of Cobb County, per a Tribune Ledger News voter guide. He holds a Bachelor of Law from National University and a Master of Jurisprudence from Florida State University College of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jordan Ridley (Republican), James Shade (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jordan Ridley is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 34Devan SEABAUGH (R) · Titus Nichols (D)
Devan SEABAUGH Republican Incumbent
Devan Seabaugh is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 34, serving Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth and West Cobb, per his campaign site. A former paramedic who spent five years with Grady EMS in Atlanta, he later became an executive with Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service before being elected to the House in 2021, per his campaign site.
Titus Nichols Democratic
- Compassionate, people-centered health care
- Fully funded, safe, high-quality public schools in Cobb County
- Opposing corporate-driven increases in housing costs
Per the campaign site.
About Titus Nichols
Titus Nichols is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Nichols is a Cobb County resident and business owner, per his campaign site. He frames his campaign around translating his local commitment into state-level advocacy for Cobb County.
Devan SEABAUGH (Republican), Titus Nichols (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Devan SEABAUGH is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 35Elvis Casely (R) · Lisa Gayle Campbell (D)
Elvis Casely Republican
- Reduce government burden and cost pressures on families
- Cut unnecessary regulations and support economic development including tourism
- Support stronger law enforcement and community safety
Per the campaign site.
About Elvis Casely
Elvis Casely is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Casely works in marketing and production and lives in Kennesaw, per the Marietta Daily Journal voter guide. He holds a business degree and has no prior elected office experience, per the same guide.
Lisa Gayle Campbell Democratic Incumbent
Lisa Gayle Campbell is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Lisa Gayle Campbell is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list and the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Elvis Casely (Republican), Lisa Gayle Campbell (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lisa Gayle Campbell is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 36Ginny Ehrhart (R) · Luc "Luke" Noiset (D)
Ginny Ehrhart Republican Incumbent
- Child protection legislation
- School bus and student safety
- Support for families and local communities
Per the campaign site.
About Ginny Ehrhart
Ginny Ehrhart is a west Cobb County resident who represents House District 36 and has focused her legislative work on child protection and school safety, per her campaign site. She sponsored the Vulnerable Child Protection Act and a school bus safety measure that was among the first bills Governor Kemp signed into law, per her campaign site.
Luc "Luke" Noiset Democratic
- Move toward universal health coverage for Georgians under 19
- Make state budget and spending information more accessible to the public
- Replace SPLOST funding for classroom instruction with direct funding
Per the Marietta Daily Journal questionnaire.
About Luc "Luke" Noiset
Luc "Luke" Noiset is an economics professor who lives in Acworth, per a Marietta Daily Journal voter guide. He has no prior office experience and is running for Georgia House District 36. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ginny Ehrhart (Republican), Luc "Luke" Noiset (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ginny Ehrhart is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 37Mary Frances Williams (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mary Frances Williams Democratic Incumbent
- Expanding healthcare access for Georgia families
- Adequately funding public schools
- Fiscal responsibility in state spending
Per the campaign site.
About Mary Frances Williams
Williams has advocated for families and children at the Capitol for 35 years and describes herself as a budget expert focused on fiscally responsible spending, per the campaign site. She is a sitting state representative running for re-election to Georgia House District 37, per the campaign site.
Mary Frances Williams (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mary Frances Williams is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 38David Wilkerson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Wilkerson Democratic Incumbent
David Wilkerson is the Democratic state representative for Georgia House District 38, serving Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs, per his campaign site. A CPA who began his career at Deloitte and Touche after graduating from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, he has represented the district since 2011 and was the first Democrat and first African American to chair the Cobb County Legislative Delegation, per his campaign site.
David Wilkerson (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; David Wilkerson is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 39Terry Cummings (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Terry Cummings Democratic Incumbent
Terry Alexis Cummings is the Democratic state representative for Georgia House District 39 in South Cobb, per her campaign site. An attorney and retired federal law enforcement officer, she spent a 30-year career in law and criminal justice, including with the U.S. Department of Justice, and has taught legal and criminal justice courses at Colorado Technical University since 2005, per her campaign site.
Terry Cummings (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Terry Cummings is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 41Michael Smith (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Smith Democratic Incumbent
- supports strengthening middle-class economic opportunity and jobs
- supports school safety measures alongside education policy such as House Bill 852
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Smith
Michael Smith was raised in Cobb County and calls Marietta home, according to his campaign website. He represents Georgia House District 41 and sponsored House Bill 852, which allows students who relocate mid-year to remain at their original school for the rest of the academic year, per the same source.
Michael Smith (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Michael Smith is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 42André Stafford (R) · Gabriel Sanchez (D)
André Stafford Republican
- Affordability and cost-of-living relief for working families
- Government accountability and practical, non-partisan solutions
Per the campaign site.
About André Stafford
André Stafford is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Stafford is a restaurant manager who leads more than 100 employees and has worked in the service industry for more than a decade, per his campaign site. He was born in Camden County, raised in Chatham County and now lives in Cobb County, where he previously chaired the Cobb Young Republicans.
Gabriel Sanchez Democratic Incumbent
- Supports guaranteeing healthcare to all and replacing the profit-driven healthcare system
- Supports workers' rights and affordable housing
Per the campaign site.
About Gabriel Sanchez
Gabriel Sanchez is the Democratic state representative for Georgia House District 42 in Cobb County, per his campaign site. Raised in Cobb County by an immigrant family, he was the first Democratic Socialist member elected to the Georgia General Assembly, per his campaign site.
André Stafford (Republican), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Gabriel Sanchez is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 43Solomon Adesanya (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Solomon Adesanya Democratic Incumbent
- opposes school voucher programs, citing concerns about accreditation and qualified teachers at private institutions
- supports public safety approaches that combine community-law enforcement relationships with mental health resources and training, along with measures such as background checks
Per the campaign site.
About Solomon Adesanya
Solomon Adesanya is a small business owner who operates Kale Me Crazy restaurant locations in Smyrna and Marietta, according to his campaign website. He was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in November 2022 and represents District 43, covering Marietta and part of Northwest Atlanta. He serves as Minority Caucus Treasurer in the Georgia House, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Solomon Adesanya (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Solomon Adesanya is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 44Don L. Parsons (R) · Danielle Bell (D)
Don L. Parsons Republican Incumbent
Don L. Parsons is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Don L. Parsons is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list and the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Danielle Bell Democratic
- Support for families through accessible healthcare and education
- Accountable, transparent government focused on constituents over special interests
Per the campaign site.
About Danielle Bell
Danielle Bell is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Bell works in healthcare and mental health leadership as an executive coach and previously worked as a clinical therapist, per her campaign site. She is from rural Indiana, holds degrees from DePauw University and Case Western Reserve University, and lives in Woodstock, per the Cobb County Courier.
Don L. Parsons (Republican), Danielle Bell (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Don L. Parsons is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 45Sharon Cooper (R) · Michelle Schreiner (D)
Sharon Cooper Republican Incumbent
- Overdose prevention and expanded naloxone access
- Constituent service and legislative effectiveness for East Cobb
Per the campaign site.
About Sharon Cooper
Cooper is a Georgia state representative for District 45 who previously taught nursing in Atlanta and authored two textbooks on psychiatric nursing, per the campaign site. She holds degrees in child development, education, and nursing, per the campaign site. She has chaired the House Public Health Committee and previously served as majority caucus chairman, per the campaign site.
Michelle Schreiner Democratic
- Supports ensuring public schools can serve every child, including those with learning differences
- Supports a state Earned Income Tax Credit and support for aging residents and caregivers
Per the campaign site.
About Michelle Schreiner
Dr. Michelle Schreiner is a Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 45 in East Cobb, per her campaign site. She began her career as a professor, later worked for the Office of Inspector General on healthcare fraud, and now leads research teams at a Fortune 50 company, per her campaign site.
Sharon Cooper (Republican), Michelle Schreiner (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sharon Cooper is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 46John Carson (R) · Dumont J. Walker (D)
John Carson Republican Incumbent
John Carson is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. John Carson is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list and the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dumont J. Walker Democratic
- Lowering costs for families
- Strengthening public education
- Expanding access to affordable healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Dumont J. Walker
Dumont Walker has worked in marketing and communications for nearly two decades, including for nonprofits, per his campaign site. He is a husband, father and nonprofit leader.
John Carson (Republican), Dumont J. Walker (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; John Carson is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 60Sheila Jones (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheila Jones Democratic Incumbent
Sheila Jones is the Democratic state representative for Georgia House District 60, per her campaign site.
Sheila Jones (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sheila Jones is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 61Damita Bishop (R) · Mekyah McQueen (D)
Damita Bishop Republican
- Criminal justice reform including earned time credits and judicial second-look review
- Compassionate and geriatric release provisions and mandatory reentry planning
Per the campaign site.
About Damita Bishop
Damita Bishop is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Bishop is a rideshare driver from Cobb County and co-founder of FAIR (Fighting Against Institutionalized Railroading), a nonprofit focused on criminal justice reform, per Georgia Prisoners' Speak. She has more than 20 years of experience as a human rights advocate, per the same profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Mekyah McQueen Democratic Incumbent
- supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, including Medicaid, and improving services for seniors
- supports equitable school funding and fair educator pay, and opposes voucher programs that divert funds from public education
- supports automatic voter registration, expanded early voting and convenient absentee ballot options
Per the campaign site.
About Mekyah McQueen
McQueen is a high school math teacher who has previously taught overseas in Dubai, per the campaign site. She earned a degree in mathematics from Spelman College and sits on the board of TAMTAM Global, a nonprofit focused on Black women's health, per the campaign site.
Damita Bishop (Republican), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mekyah McQueen is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Georgia nominees were set by the May 19 primary and June 16 runoffs; unopposed nominees still print on November 3, and any November race without a majority winner goes to a December 1 runoff, per state law.
Who is on the ballot in Cobb County, Georgia on November 3, 2026?
Cobb County sample ballot 2026: see where the Cobb commission, county surveyor and Cobb school board post 4 candidates stand on schools and health care. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Georgia?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are listed on the Georgia election hub. Georgia election hub →
How do I see my exact Cobb County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Sample ballot by ZIP code in Cobb County19 ZIP codes
Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.