Newton County, Georgia

Newton County Board of Education District 3

One candidate is tracked for Newton County Board of Education District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shakila Henderson-Baker. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Shakila Henderson-Baker ran unopposed in the May 19 Democratic primary; no Republican qualified. She is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per Newton County's official primary results.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Shakila Henderson-Baker, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Shakila Henderson-Baker

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Shakila Henderson-Baker is the incumbent Newton County Board of Education member for District 3 and the board's vice chair, serving since 2011, per the district's official board page. She works as a Utilization Management Coordinator after more than 14 years as a mental health clinician and behavioral specialist, 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 Shakila Henderson-Baker.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Newton County Board of Education District 3 in 2026?

When is the Newton County Board of Education District 3 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 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

Shakila Henderson-Baker, full profile Official Georgia election office