Floyd County, Georgia

Floyd County Commission Post 5

2 candidates are tracked for Floyd County Commission Post 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cleve Jackson and Shonna Bailey. Candidate information follows official Floyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

This open seat (Commissioner Scotty Hancock did not seek re-election) drew a Republican primary among Cleve Jackson, Ronnie Kilgo and Tonya Eden Shepard; Jackson won on May 19, 2026 with 5,906 votes to Kilgo's 5,545, per wrganews.com. He faces Democrat Shonna Bailey, the first Democrat to run for this seat, on the November 3 ballot, per the Rome News-Tribune.

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.

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Cleve Jackson

Republican

Top priorities

Responsible growth, fiscal responsibility and careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars
Support for law enforcement and first responders
Preserving Floyd County's rural character while making county government work effectively for residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cleve Jackson is a Cave Spring farmer who operates Jackson Farms and works as a district sales manager for an animal-health company serving poultry producers, per the Rome News-Tribune. A University of Georgia agribusiness graduate, he has held Floyd County agricultural leadership roles for more than 15 years. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Cleve Jackson.

Shonna Bailey

Democratic

Top priorities

"Smart development throughout Floyd County" including improved infrastructure and housing to handle growth
Safeguarding the education system from school closures
Support for seniors, disabled residents and those facing mental health challenges

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shonna Bailey is a Floyd County businesswoman and community advocate who has served on the Parent Advisory & Information Committee for the Floyd County Health Department and as a mentor specialist for Rejuvenate Hope and Southeast Elementary School, per the Rome News-Tribune. She has also held leadership roles with the United Steelworkers. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Shonna Bailey.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Floyd County Commission Post 5 in 2026?

When is the Floyd County Commission Post 5 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 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

Cleve Jackson, full profile Shonna Bailey, full profile Official Georgia election office