2026 Georgia General Election

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Bryan Hayes lives with his wife, Julie, and their two daughters. 

Bryan currently serves on the Orchard Hill City Council and previously served as mayor of Orchard Hill.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Bryan Hayes did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports managing growth to protect property values.

- Supports managing growth to protect property values.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports infrastructure improvements, including roads.

- Supports infrastructure improvements, including roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Bryan Hayes

James Dutton Commissioner of District 2

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James Dutton is from Griffin, Georgia. He earned his associate's degree in computer science from Gordon State College, his bachelor's degree in international economics, his master's degree in public administration, and his law degree from Georgia State University. He lives with his wife, Kristen, and their two children in Georgia, and attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he serves as a boys' youth minister. 

James currently serves as a county commissioner in Spalding County, representing District 2. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. 

James currently works as the owner and founder of James R. Dutton, Attorney At Law. He previously worked as an assistant public defender in the Griffin Circuit, a legal intern with the City of Atlanta Law Department, a graduate research assistant at Georgia State University, and a sales executive at the Boy Scouts of America. 

As of March 11, 2026, James R. Dutton did not have a website or any information online.

James R. Dutton

Michael Todd Johnson is from Kentwood, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in business management from American InterContinental University. He is married to his wife, Kim, and they have a dog together. He is the senior pastor of Mt. Zion Methodist Church.

Michael Todd Johnson is originally from Kentwood, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in business management from American InterContinental University. He lives with his wife, Kim, in Griffin, Georgia, and attends Mt. Zion Methodist Church, where he serves as the senior pastor. 

Michael currently works as a detective with the Clayton County Police Department. 

Todd is currently a detective with the Clayton County Police Department. He previously served as a detective with the Clayton County Police Department from 2019 to 2021.

Michael's campaign for Spalding County, Georgia, Commission, District 2 is his first campaign for public office. 

Supports rolling back the millage rate when assessments rise to avoid hidden tax increases at taxpayers' expense.

- Supports rolling back the millage rate when assessments rise to avoid hidden tax increases at taxpayers' expense.

As of March 11, 2026, Michael Todd Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to require impact studies and binding decommissioning bonds before approving major developments.

- Plans to require impact studies and binding decommissioning bonds before approving major developments.

Supports ensuring that roads, water, and sewer infrastructure keep pace with growth rather than lagging behind.

- Supports ensuring that roads, water, and sewer infrastructure keep pace with growth rather than lagging behind.

Michael Todd Johnson

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Spalding County Commissioner, District 2, Republican Primary

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