Newton County, Georgia

Newton County Board of Commissioners District 2

One candidate is tracked for Newton County Board of Commissioners District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tamera Strong. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Demond Mason lost the May 19 Democratic primary to Tamera Strong, 1,862 votes to 1,854, per Newton County's official revised primary results. Mason requested a recount; The Covington News reported the recount confirmed Strong's win by the same 8-vote margin. No Republican qualified, so Strong is unopposed on the November 3 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Georgia › Newton County › Newton County Board of Commissioners District 2

Tamera Strong

Democratic

Top priorities

Improve communication and transparency from county government, including more town halls
Support infrastructure, public safety staffing and county services keeping pace with growth
Establish more youth programs, including a long-discussed youth center

Per The Town Square Podcast interview.

Biography

Tamera Strong is a lifelong Newton County resident and community advocate who unseated incumbent Demond Mason in the May 19 Democratic primary in County Commission District 2, a result a recount confirmed, per The Covington News. Her campaign, "Your Voice, Our Future," centers on transparency and communication from county government, per an interview on The Town Square Podcast. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tamera Strong.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Newton County Board of Commissioners District 2 in 2026?

When is the Newton County Board of Commissioners District 2 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 Newton County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tamera Strong, full profile Official Georgia election office