Effingham County

Roger has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Valdosta State University and a master's degree in business administration from Mercer University.

Roger owns a business. He is a Navy Veteran.

Roger Burdette is currently the county commissioner for district 2 in Effingham County. He was first elected in 2018.

2022 General Election

2022 General Runoff

Roger Burdette

- 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