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Cobb County, Georgia

Cobb Commission District 1

One candidate is tracked for Cobb Commission District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Keli Gambrill. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Keli Gambrill, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Keli Gambrill

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • West Cobb open space and responsible growth
  • Financial accountability
  • Public safety and first responders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Keli Gambrill is the sitting District 1 commissioner, first elected in 2018, per the county's official board roster.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cobb Commission District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cobb Commission District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Keli Gambrill. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cobb Commission District 1 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 Cobb County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Keli Gambrill, full profileOfficial Georgia election office