Douglas County, Georgia

Douglas County Board of Education District 4

One candidate is tracked for Douglas County Board of Education District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Simmons. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michelle Simmons

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Douglas County Board of Education District 4 in 2026?

When is the Douglas County Board of Education District 4 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Douglas County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michelle Simmons, full profile Official Georgia election office