The Ballot Brief
Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

One candidate is tracked for Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Paul Richardson. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John Paul Richardson qualified for one of Columbia County's elected Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor seats and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official 2026 election information page. He is not a current supervisor: the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission's official supervisor roster for Columbia County lists Rick Crawford Jr. (appointed chairman), John Shearouse (appointed), Beverly Hardaway and Bob Anderson (elected), with one elected seat vacant.

What this office does

Soil and water conservation district supervisor. Soil and water conservation districts are local boards that work with farmers, landowners and public agencies on erosion control, water quality and land conservation. Supervisors set the district's priorities, approve conservation plans and cost-share programs, and oversee any staff and grants. The seats are unpaid or nearly unpaid in most states and are nonpartisan.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Georgia › Columbia County › Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

John Paul Richardson

Nonpartisan

Biography

John Paul Richardson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Next on your ballotDistrict Attorney, Columbia Judicial Circuit

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
Questions about this race

Who is running for Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Paul Richardson. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Georgia election office, or see the full Columbia County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Columbia County ballot

11 tracked races in Columbia County, Georgia. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot
Georgia Senate District 23Georgia Senate District 24Georgia House District 123See all 11 Columbia County races
Candidate profiles
John Paul Richardson, full profileOfficial Georgia election office