Douglas County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
15 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 11 Douglas County races, led by the Douglas County Commission District 1 contest.
County offices
Commission District 1Henry Mitchell III (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Henry Mitchell III Democratic Incumbent
Henry Mitchell III is a media executive who serves as Vice President of REACH Media Network Operations, overseeing syndicated radio programs including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, per his official Douglas County commissioner biography. An Atlanta native and U.S. Army veteran, he is currently serving his fourth term representing District 1 on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Henry Mitchell III.
Incumbent Democrat Henry Mitchell III is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration's official composite sample ballot for that election.
Full race pageCommission District 3Martin W. Raxton (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Martin W. Raxton Democratic Incumbent
Martin W. Raxton is a strategic portfolio and program executive with about 25 years of experience, currently a portfolio operations lead at Cisco after a previous senior program director role at NCR in digital banking, per his official Douglas County commissioner biography. He previously chaired the City of Douglasville Planning & Zoning Board and served as vice chair of the Douglas County Board of Assessors, per the same source, and represents District 3 on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Martin W. Raxton.
Incumbent Democrat Martin W. Raxton is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration's official composite sample ballot for that election.
Full race pageCommission District 4Mark Alcarez (R) · Gil McDougal (D)
Mark Alcarez Republican Incumbent
Mark Alcarez is a Douglas County business owner of 14 years and a former Chief Deputy Coroner for Douglas County, per his official county commissioner biography. He chairs the county commission's Public Safety/Fire EMS Committee and Residential Development Committee as the sitting District 4 commissioner, per the same source; no campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026, so his official county biography is the only verifiable source for his priorities. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark Alcarez.
Gil McDougal Democratic
- Addressing rising housing costs, taxes, and everyday expenses that make it harder for young adults and working families to build their lives in the county
- Directing more county infrastructure investment to District 4, which he says pays the same county taxes as other districts but is often overlooked for road and infrastructure work
- Keeping government out of people's private lives while ensuring dignity and equal opportunity for everyone
Per the campaign site.
About Gil McDougal
Gil McDougal is a former mayor of Villa Rica, Georgia, who served from January 2020 until losing his 2023 re-election bid, per the Douglas County Sentinel. He is campaigning for the Douglas County Commission's District 4 seat on a platform focused on affordability and infrastructure, per his campaign site.
Republican incumbent Mark Alcarez, currently vice-chair of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, faces Democrat Gil McDougal, a former mayor of Villa Rica who won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary over James Anagnostakis, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration's official composite sample ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Board of Education District 2Tammie Harris-Roach (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tammie Harris-Roach Democratic
Tammie Harris-Roach appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Board of Education District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tammie Harris-Roach.
Tammie Harris-Roach is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for this seat, per the Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration's official composite sample ballot. The county's ballot does not mark her as an incumbent.
Full race pageBoard of Education District 3Chauntis Jenkins Floyd (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chauntis Jenkins Floyd Democratic
Chauntis Jenkins Floyd appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Board of Education District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chauntis Jenkins Floyd.
Chauntis Jenkins Floyd is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for this seat, per the Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration's official composite sample ballot. The county's ballot does not mark her as an incumbent.
Full race pageBoard of Education District 4Michelle Simmons (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michelle Simmons Democratic
- Building partnerships between parents, teachers, students, and the community, and creating more platforms for them to voice concerns
- Increasing transparency around educational data and the school board's responsibilities
Per the campaign site.
About Michelle Simmons
Michelle Simmons is a fifth-grade special education teacher at Peachcrest Elementary School in DeKalb County, per her campaign site. She represents District 4 on the Douglas County Board of Education, per the Douglas County School System.
Incumbent Michelle Simmons is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration's official composite sample ballot for that election.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Douglas County is split across 5 Georgia Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressGeorgia Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 28, 30
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 30Timothy J. Bearden (R) · Wanda Cooper (D)
Timothy J. Bearden Republican Incumbent
Timothy J. Bearden is the Republican candidate for Georgia Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Timothy J. Bearden 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.
Wanda Cooper Democratic
- Pursue HOA reform and accountability
- Oppose large-scale data center development through zoning protections
- Address affordable housing and predatory rental practices
Per the campaign site.
About Wanda Cooper
Cooper describes herself on the campaign site as a community leader rather than a career politician, with a background organizing residents across Douglas, Carroll, Paulding and Haralson counties since 2020, per the campaign site. She is running for Georgia Senate District 30, per the campaign site.
Timothy J. Bearden (Republican), Wanda Cooper (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Timothy J. Bearden 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: 3 districtsDistricts 40, 64, 66
Georgia House District 40Kimberly R. New (R) · Elisa Lassiter (D)
Kimberly R. New Republican Incumbent
Kimberly R. New is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Kimberly R. New 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.
Elisa Lassiter Democratic
- Economic stability and support for working families
- Healthcare, affordable housing and dignified living for seniors
- Accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities
Per the campaign site.
About Elisa Lassiter
Lassiter has more than 20 years of experience in government, non-profits and community service, including work with the Atlanta Regional Commission on aging services and AmeriCorps grant management, per the campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in counseling and psychology, and is a certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner, per the campaign site.
Kimberly R. New (Republican), Elisa Lassiter (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kimberly R. New 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 64Lydia Parchue (R) · Sylvia Wayfer Baker (D)
Lydia Parchue Republican
Lydia Parchue is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sylvia Wayfer Baker Democratic Incumbent
Sylvia Wayfer Baker is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Sylvia Wayfer Baker 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.
Lydia Parchue (Republican), Sylvia Wayfer Baker (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sylvia Wayfer Baker 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 66Kimberly Alexander (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kimberly Alexander Democratic Incumbent
- has worked on voting rights through a legislative caucus
Per the campaign site.
About Kimberly Alexander
Kimberly Alexander worked in corporate internal controls and auditing before her election to the Georgia House, according to her campaign website. She holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Morris Brown College and a master's degree from Central Michigan University, per the same site. Alexander represents Georgia House District 66. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kimberly Alexander (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kimberly Alexander 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 pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Douglas County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Douglas County One Percent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST)Countywide · Shall a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax be imposed in the special district of Douglas County for a period of time not to exceed six years and for the raising of not more than an estimated amount of $160,000,000.00 for transportation purposes?
Shall a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax be imposed in the special district of Douglas County for a period of time not to exceed six years and for the raising of not more than an estimated amount of $160,000,000.00 for transportation purposes? If the imposition of the tax is approved by the voters, such vote shall also constitute approval of the issuance of general obligation debt of Douglas County, in the principal amount of up to $80,000,000 for the above purposes. A one-percent, up-to-six-year sales tax for Douglas County transportation projects, raising an estimated $160 million and authorizing up to $80 million in related county general obligation debt. Source: https://www.douglascountyga.gov/712/Sample-Ballots.
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Who is on the ballot in Douglas County, Georgia on November 3, 2026?
Douglas County sample ballot 2026: see where the commission, board of education and georgia senate candidates stand on housing and the budget. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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What ballot questions are on the Douglas County ballot?
1 ballot question: Douglas County One Percent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST). Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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Georgia statewide racesEvery Georgia race on this county's ballot.All Georgia ballot measures3 statewide ballot measuresCandidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.