J. Grady Blanchard

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 

Trial Judge over a wide range of civil and criminal cases

Columbia

Public Safety

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

Legal Experience

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Branson C Wright

Cathy Laverne Cook

John Anker

John Donald van Doorn

Rocky Roy Marsh

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Columbus

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Cathy Cook

Charmaine K Crabb

Robert Lynn Wadkins Jr.

Chiara Nicole Richardson

Laketha Elaine Ashe

Rebecca Zajac

Chris Breault

Isaiah Hugley Sr.

Jaketra Dionne Bryant

Joanne Elizabeth Cogle

Mark Allen Lajoye

Steven John Kelly

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Jake Golden IV

Sherrie Aaron

Zachary Lee

Karen Dawn Gaskins

Simeone T Barnes

Maxine C. "Cindy" Morris

Conasauga

George Jason Souther

Albany

Rincon

Port Wentworth

Patterson

Blackshear

Offerman

Waycross

Helena

College Park

Lovejoy

Forest Park

Lake City

Riverdale

Morrow

Jonesboro

Cumming

Oxford

Covington

Social Circle

Sandy Springs

Roswell

Johns Creek

Alpharetta

Peachtree Corners

Boston

Ochlocknee

Meigs

Cairo

Thomasville

Barwick

Tucker

Snellville

Lilburn

Grovetown

Harlem

Augusta

Montezuma

Pine Mountain

Greenville

Warm Springs

Manchester

Athens

Duluth

Suwanee

Norcross

Berkeley Lake

Lawrenceville

Allenhurst

Flemington

Gumbranch

Hinesville

Midway

Riceboro

Walthourville

Stockbridge

Orchard Hill

Griffin

Canon

Carnesville

Franklin Springs

Lavonia

Martin

Royston

Sandersville

Deepstep

Swainsboro

Bowersville

Hartwell

Rutledge

Porterdale

Lakeland

Carl

Auburn

Dallas

Hiram

Taylorsville

Braswell

Aragon

Cedartown

Rockmart

Dawsonville

Madison

Buckhead

Bostwick

Bowman

Newborn

Hull

Danielsville

Comer

Colbert

Watkinsville

Carlton

North High Shoals

Bishop

Tignall

Rayle

Mansfield

Woodville

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2026 Georgia candidates

Georgia Superior Court Judge, Columbia (Blanchard)

1 candidate

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Columbus City Council Member

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Columbus City Council Member, Post 9

1 candidate

Columbus City Council Member, Post 5

2 candidates

Columbus City Council Member, Post 7

3 candidates

Columbus Mayor

6 candidates

Columbus City Council Member, Post 3

3 candidates

Columbus City Council Member, Post 1

2 candidates

Georgia Superior Court Judge, Conasauga (Morris)

1 candidate

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Georgia Superior Court Judge, Conasauga (Wilbanks)

1 candidate

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