Attention District 10 Democrats!
Be a delegate to the DNC National Convention, August 19 - 22, in Chicago!
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Register to run by March 26:
Fill out the online Registration Form
Visit the DPG's Delegate Selection Plan for more info
Who's running in the next election?
2024 Elections
County offices up for election
Sheriff – David Gabriel
Commission Chairman – Jay Paul
Tax Commissioner – Shelia Arnold
Clerk of Superior Court – Kelli Smith
Magistrate Court Judge – Gail Smith
Probate Judge – Kayla Miller
Coroner – Howard Sanders
Dist 2 Commissioner – Andy Saxon
Dist 4 Commissioner – Will Brown
Dist 1 Board of Education – Guillermo Camancho
Dist 2 Board of Education – Tim Poole
Dist 4 Board of Education – Jake Wilcox
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How We Can Help
The Oglethorpe County Democratic Party has years of experience working with underdogs as well as shoo-in candidates and we are ready to assist you as you craft your campaign. From the qualifying process and keeping up with important deadlines, to compiling lists of registered voters, recruiting volunteers, designing ads and literature, planning events and raising money, we can help.
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Give us a call or join us at our next meeting – normally the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Oglethorpe County Library.
Candidates for local offices will begin qualifying on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and end at NOON on Friday, March 8, 2024. Qualifying will take place in the Board of Elections office at 41 Fairground Road in Lexington. Call the elections office at 706-743-8954 for additional information.
General Qualifications for Commission/School Board
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Must be a citizen of this state and resident of the county for at least 12 months prior to election
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Must be age 21 or older
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Must be a qualified voter
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Must reside in the school district where seeking election (does not apply to Commission candidates)
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School Board candidates must not be employed by or serving on the governing body of any public or private educational institution
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Qualifying Fees *
Board of Commissioners - $126.00
Board of Education - $43.20
Commission Chairman - $1927.66
Magistrate Court Judge - $1693.55
Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court & Probate Judge - $1660.34 each
Sheriff - $1927.66
Coroner - $72.00
*As of December 2023
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