Floyd County, Georgia

Floyd County Commission Post 4

2 candidates are tracked for Floyd County Commission Post 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Thornton and Fred Adams. Candidate information follows official Floyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent David Thornton won a three-way Republican primary on May 19, 2026 with 7,286 votes (about 63%), defeating Tonya Eden Shepard (2,906) and Bryon Eugene Benefield (1,418), per wrganews.com's primary-results report. He faces Democrat Fred Adams, who qualified unopposed for the Democratic nomination, on the November 3 ballot, per the Rome News-Tribune's qualifying-period coverage.

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, David Thornton, is on the ballot.

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David Thornton

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Being "fair, caring, and always willing to listen" to constituents' concerns
Community growth through responsible stewardship of tax dollars and a business-friendly environment for good-paying jobs
Enhancing the overall quality of life for Floyd County residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Thornton is a Floyd County business owner and longtime volunteer chaplain for the Floyd County Sheriff's Office who became the office's full-time chaplain in 2019, per the Rome News-Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Thornton.

Fred Adams

Democratic

Biography

Fred Adams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Floyd County Commission Post 4, 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 Fred Adams.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Floyd County Commission Post 4 in 2026?

When is the Floyd County Commission Post 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.

How do I see my exact Floyd 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 Floyd County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David Thornton, full profile Fred Adams, full profile Official Georgia election office