Rockdale County, Georgia

Rockdale County Board of Education Post 1

One candidate is tracked for Rockdale County Board of Education Post 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sandra Jackson-Lett. Candidate information follows official Rockdale County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

No Republican qualified for Post 1, so the seat was decided in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Sandra Jackson-Lett finished ahead of challenger Jesus Lopez in the May 19, 2026 primary, 15,519 votes (73.70%) to 5,539 votes (26.30%), per initial primary-night reporting; she is unopposed on the November 3 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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Sandra Jackson-Lett, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Sandra Jackson-Lett

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Educating families about the opportunities available in Rockdale County Public Schools
Encouraging parental involvement in children's education

Per Kiwanis Club of Conyers, her own words.

Biography

Sandra Jackson-Lett is the chairwoman of the Rockdale County Board of Education, where she has served since January 2019, per the Kiwanis Club of Conyers. She says "knowledge is power and your child is your investment," and has worked to raise community awareness of opportunities available to Rockdale County students. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sandra Jackson-Lett.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rockdale County Board of Education Post 1 in 2026?

When is the Rockdale County Board of Education Post 1 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 Rockdale County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sandra Jackson-Lett, full profile Official Georgia election office