Who's Running?
Next election 2024
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
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.
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.
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
Qualifying Fees *
Board of Commissioners - $132.00
Board of Education - $24.00
Commission Chairman - $1440.00
Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, Magistrate Court Judge & Probate Judge - $1392.25 each
Sheriff - $1660.40
Coroner - $181.80
*Fees may be revised for 2024