Lowndes County, Georgia

Lowndes County Commission District 4

One candidate is tracked for Lowndes County Commission District 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Demarcus Marshall. Candidate information follows official Lowndes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Demarcus Marshall finished ahead of Kelley Saxon 2,214 votes (about 57%) to 1,674 votes (about 43%) in the May 19 Democratic primary, avoiding a runoff, per the Valdosta Daily Times. No Republican qualified, so Marshall is unopposed on the November 3 general-election ballot.

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, Demarcus Marshall, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Demarcus Marshall

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Demarcus Marshall is a U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran who retired from the City of Valdosta in August 2024 after a career in public service, according to his official county biography. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University and has taught political science and public administration at Georgia Military College and Valdosta State University, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Demarcus Marshall.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lowndes County Commission District 4 in 2026?

When is the Lowndes County Commission 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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Candidate roster from official Lowndes County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Demarcus Marshall, full profile Official Georgia election office