2026 Georgia General Election

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Jacquez Harris is originally from Jeffersonville, Georgia. He earned an associate’s degree from Middle Georgia State University, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Mercer University, and a master's degree in criminal justice and public safety from Mercer University. He lives with his wife and their children in Twiggs County.

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Jacquez currently serves as a member of the board of education for Twiggs County, representing District 2. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Jacquez currently works as a case manager for Central State Hospital. He previously worked as a probation officer for the Georgia Department of Community Supervision and as a case manager for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

As of July 23, 2026, Jacquez Jarrell Harris did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

School Facilities & Resources

School Curriculum

Emphasizes the importance of providing mental health support and resources for both students and staff.

Focuses on the role of community mentorship and extracurricular activities in student development.

Supports expanding career and technical education (CTE) programs to ensure students are prepared for the workforce.

- Emphasizes the importance of providing mental health support and resources for both students and staff.
- Focuses on the role of community mentorship and extracurricular activities in student development.
- Supports expanding career and technical education (CTE) programs to ensure students are prepared for the workforce.

Student Wellbeing

Advocates for competitive pay and improved resources to assist with teacher retention.

- Advocates for competitive pay and improved resources to assist with teacher retention.

Teachers

Ethics & Conduct

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee meetings, moderate board panels, and make sure progress is made toward the Board’s overall goals.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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