2026 Georgia Primary Election

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2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

Newton County Candidate Bio

Demond Mason is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oklahoma City University and received an honorary doctorate in humanitarian leadership through the Global International Alliance. Demond lives with his wife and their four children.

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Demond currently serves as the Newton County commissioner for District 2 in Georgia. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his second term.

Demond currently works as an entrepreneur operating a health and wellness nutrition franchise and a transportation and medical courier business. He previously worked for The Coca-Cola Company in project management and served as vice president of education for the company’s Toastmasters International chapter.

Partnered with Georgia Piedmont Technical College to expand job training programs that prepare residents for employment opportunities created by local business growth.

As county commissioner, supported development projects including Meta and other retail businesses to help increase the county tax base and provide property tax relief for residents.

- Partnered with Georgia Piedmont Technical College to expand job training programs that prepare residents for employment opportunities created by local business growth.
- As county commissioner, supported development projects including Meta and other retail businesses to help increase the county tax base and provide property tax relief for residents.

Economy

Supports expanding recreational and educational opportunities through community facilities and programs.

Supports community initiatives aimed at improving neighborhood cleanliness and maintaining public spaces.

Created the Young Leadership Alliance which aims to give young residents an outlet to discuss issues and develop leadership skills.

Supports expanding recreational opportunities and community facilities in Newton County, including plans to build the District 2 Multigenerational Recreation Aquatic Center through a combination of grants, corporate sponsorships, private funding, state funding, and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenue.

- Supports expanding recreational and educational opportunities through community facilities and programs.
- Supports community initiatives aimed at improving neighborhood cleanliness and maintaining public spaces.
- Created the Young Leadership Alliance which aims to give young residents an outlet to discuss issues and develop leadership skills.
- Supports expanding recreational opportunities and community facilities in Newton County, including plans to build the District 2 Multigenerational Recreation Aquatic Center through a combination of grants, corporate sponsorships, private funding, state funding, and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenue.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supports increasing police patrols and strengthening neighborhood watch programs.

- Supports increasing police patrols and strengthening neighborhood watch programs.

Public Safety

Supports road expansion projects to address traffic concerns.

- Supports road expansion projects to address traffic concerns.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Demond Mason

Demond Mason is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma and has lived in Georgia for more than 20 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Oklahoma City University and received an honorary doctorate in humanitarian leadership through the Global International Alliance. Mason lives with his wife and their four children.

Demond currently works as an entrepreneur operating a health and wellness nutrition franchise and a transportation and medical courier business. He previously worked for The Coca-Cola Company in project management and served as vice president of education for the company’s Toastmasters International chapter. Mason also served as chairman of the board for Destined for Greatness Outreach Center, a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta.

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Tamera Strong is from Covington, Georgia. She attended Newton County High School. 

Tamera's campaign for county commissioner is her first run for public office. 

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Tamera works at her own tax firm, Legacy Consulting Co. 

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

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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

Newton County Commissioner, District 2, Democratic Primary

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