2026 Georgia Primary Election

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2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

House District 153 candidate Al Wynn sees bid as opportunity to boost Albany

Al Wynn - Ballotpedia

Al previously ran for Georgia House of Representative, District 153 in 2022, but did not win. 

Al previously worked as the owner and operator of Wynn and Co. Jewelry.

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

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Al Wynn

Al previously ran for Georgia House of Representative, District 153, but did not win. 

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Anthony Patterson is from Albany, Georgia. He lives in Albany, Georgia.

Anthony Patterson (Dougherty County Commission, District 4, Georgia, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia

Anthony's campaign for the Dougherty County Commission is his first run for public office.

Plans to support job creation by establishing a pilot program offering cancelable loans for needs-based services such as nursing, education and law enforcement, and secure a five year residency commitment from loan recipients. 

Plans to improve fiscal transparency by creation of a Taxpayer Transparency Portal on the county website to provide a clear record of county spending.

Hopes to recoup the pilot program investment with a more stabilized property tax base and consumer spending.

- Plans to support job creation by establishing a pilot program offering cancelable loans for needs-based services such as nursing, education and law enforcement, and secure a five year residency commitment from loan recipients. 
- Plans to improve fiscal transparency by creation of a Taxpayer Transparency Portal on the county website to provide a clear record of county spending.
- Hopes to recoup the pilot program investment with a more stabilized property tax base and consumer spending.

As of March 11, 2026, Anthony Patterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports housing growth with a plan to address blight with a proposal for less demolition of blighted properties to a "clear-to-construct" pipeline.

- Supports housing growth with a plan to address blight with a proposal for less demolition of blighted properties to a "clear-to-construct" pipeline.

Supports reduction of recidivism by pursuing federal grants that support reintegration services, leading to improved workforce participation and public safety.

- Supports reduction of recidivism by pursuing federal grants that support reintegration services, leading to improved workforce participation and public safety.

Anthony Patterson

Anthony Patterson is a Dougherty County native and lives in Albany.

- Plans to support job creation by establishing a pilot program offering cancelable loans for needs-based services such as nursing, education and law enforcement, and secure a five year residency commitment from loan recipients.   Hopes to recoup the investment with a more stabilized property tax base and consumer spending.
- Plans to improve fiscal transparency by creation of a Taxpayer Transparency Portal on the county website to provide a clear record of county spending.

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- 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

Dougherty County Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary

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