Douglas County, Georgia

Douglas County Commission District 1

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

About this race

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.

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, Henry Mitchell III, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Henry Mitchell III

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Douglas County Commission District 1 in 2026?

When is the Douglas 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.

How do I see my exact Douglas County ballot?

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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

Henry Mitchell III, full profile Official Georgia election office