2 candidates are tracked for Columbia County Commission District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Alex Griffin and Michael Jordan. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Alex Griffin won a four-way Republican primary field by defeating Bobby Timmerman in the June 16, 2026 runoff, 2,778 votes (59.7%) to 1,875 (40.2%), after neither led the May 19 primary to a majority; James Van Meter was eliminated in the first round (per the Augusta Press). Michael Jordan was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Sitting District 1 Commissioner Connie Melear, whose term ends in 2026, is not seeking re-election (per the county's official Board of Commissioners page), making this an open seat. Griffin faces Jordan in November.
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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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Alex Griffin, Assistant Vice President of Innovation at the Medical College of Georgia Foundation, holds an MBA from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School and previously served two years on Columbia County's Board of Assessors, per his campaign site and the Augusta Press.
Democratic
Per the Augusta Press.
Michael Jordan is the Democratic nominee for Columbia County Commission District 1. He says he wants to improve transparency around how tax dollars are spent and get residents more information before decisions like data-center approvals, per the Augusta Press.
Who is running for Columbia County Commission District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Columbia County Commission District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Alex Griffin and Michael Jordan. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Columbia County 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.
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Candidate roster from official Columbia County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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