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Paulding County, Georgia

Paulding County Board of Education District 6

2 candidates are tracked for Paulding County Board of Education District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tara Buzzelli and Matthew Ardis. Candidate information follows official Paulding County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat: Dan Nolan, the sitting District 6 board member per the school district's official board members page, was not a candidate. Republican Tara Buzzelli and Democrat Matthew Ardis each ran unopposed in their May 19, 2026 primaries, per the county's official composite ballots, and meet on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.

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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Tara Buzzelli

Republican

Biography

Tara Buzzelli appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Paulding County Board of Education District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tara Buzzelli.

Matthew Ardis

Democratic

Biography

Matthew Ardis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Paulding County Board of Education District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matthew Ardis.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Paulding County Board of Education District 6 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Paulding County Board of Education District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tara Buzzelli and Matthew Ardis. Candidate information follows official Paulding County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Paulding County Board of Education District 6 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 Paulding County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tara Buzzelli, full profileMatthew Ardis, full profileOfficial Georgia election office