2026 Georgia General Election

Willie Mcdowell Jr

Willie McDowell Jr. is a multi-disciplined martial arts instructor and a U.S. veteran.

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Willie previously served in the U.S. military.

Willie is currently a member of the Molena City Council, representing Post 2. He is currently serving his first term.

As of July 24, 2026, Willie Mcdowell Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports initiatives to revitalize the city park and promote family-oriented activities to strengthen community ties.

Supports fairness and transparency in infrastructure services, with a focus on water system improvements.

For Candidate Willie Mcdowell Jr on Issue transportation-and-infrastructure: Plans to continue repairing streets, improving city parks, and ensuring infrastructure meets community needs.

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Known for his commitment to youth mentorship and community connection, he’s long championed efforts to ensure Molena remains a safe, healthy, and neighbor-focused city.

As head of the Molena Alumni Group, he leads initiatives to revitalize the city park and promote family-oriented activities that strengthen community ties. He’s also played a key role in guiding Molena through infrastructure transitions, including the city’s water system improvements, and continues to advocate for fairness and transparency in how residents are served.

Willie McDowell Jr. is head of the Molena Alumni Group, where he leads initiatives focused on the city park and activities for families.

Willie McDowell, Jr. - Post 2

Term 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2026

Councilmember McDowell brings a steady, values-driven approach to his role on Molena’s City Council. Known for his commitment to youth mentorship and community connection, he’s long championed efforts to ensure Molena remains a safe, healthy, and neighbor-focused city.

As head of the Molena Alumni Group, he leads initiatives to revitalize the city park and promote family-oriented activities that strengthen community ties. He’s also played a key role in guiding Molena through infrastructure transitions, including the city’s water system improvements, and continues to advocate for fairness and transparency in how residents are served.

Outside of council, Mr. McDowell is a multi-disciplined martial arts instructor and a U.S. veteran.

Willie McDowell Jr. is a multidisciplinary martial arts instructor and a U.S. veteran.

Willie McDowell, Jr. - Post 2

Term 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2026

Councilmember McDowell brings a steady, values-driven approach to his role on Molena’s City Council.

Council Post 2 has two candidates: Incumbent Willie McDowell and Challenger Amanda Huddleston.

BREAKING NEWS candidate info 2026

Willie currently serves on the Molena City Council in Post 2. His term runs from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026.

Economy

My commitment has always been to improve the lives and living conditions of our residents. That means continuing the work we've started: repairing our streets, improving our city park, and making sure our infrastructure keeps up with the needs of our community. These aren't quick projects, and they aren't small ones. They take consistency, follow-through, and someone who is willing to stay with the work until it's done. I'm running again because I want to see these improvements completed for the people who depend on them.

Plans to continue improving Molena's city park.

- Plans to continue improving Molena's city park.

Public Services

Molena deserves to be recognized, not just as a place on the map, but as a city with potential, pride, and a strong sense of who we are. I want to help Molena grow in ways that uplift our community while protecting the small-town character that makes us unique.

Growth should strengthen us, not change who we are at our core.

Wants Molena to grow while protecting its small-town character.

- Wants Molena to grow while protecting its small-town character.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As a city council member, helped guide Molena's water-system improvements.

As head of the Molena Alumni Group, he leads initiatives to revitalize the city park and promote family-oriented activities that strengthen community ties. He’s also played a key role in guiding Molena through infrastructure transitions, including the city’s water system improvements, and continues to advocate for fairness and transparency in how residents are served.

Plans to continue repairing streets and ensuring city infrastructure meets community needs.

- Plans to continue repairing streets and ensuring city infrastructure meets community needs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Amanda Huddleston

- 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. 