Newton County, Georgia

Newton County Board of Education District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Newton County Board of Education District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: D. Alan Fowler and Adam A. Phyall III. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat; sitting District 5 representative Abigail Coggin did not seek re-election. D. Alan Fowler ran unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary and Adam A. Phyall III ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, per Newton County's official primary results. They meet in the November 3 general election.

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.

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D. Alan Fowler

Republican

Top priorities

Student success: every decision should prioritize students' learning, growth and well-being
Community collaboration through transparent communication and family involvement
Responsible leadership: wise use of resources and support for teachers and staff

Per the campaign site.

Biography

D. Alan Fowler is a band director and educator running for the open Newton County Board of Education District 5 seat. He serves as executive director of the Georgia Music Educators Association and was previously named Teacher of the Year at Eastside High School, per The Covington News. He has lived in Covington for more than 30 years, per his campaign site.

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Adam A. Phyall III

Democratic

Top priorities

Access: connect every student to college and career pathways matching their strengths and goals
Accountability: make school-wide academic progress, budgets and district outcomes transparent to families
Action: address literacy gaps and teacher retention while keeping students at the center

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Adam A. Phyall III is running for the open Newton County Board of Education District 5 seat. He previously served as the district's director of technology and media services from 2016 to 2022 and now works as director of professional learning and leadership for All4Ed, per his campaign site. He holds a Doctor of Education in Digital Transformation and is a lifelong Newton County resident with children in the district.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Newton County Board of Education District 5 in 2026?

When is the Newton County Board of Education District 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 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

D. Alan Fowler, full profile Adam A. Phyall III, full profile Official Georgia election office