2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Meet the candidates for Tift County Board of Commissioners, District 4

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Jonathan Dennis Cassell earned a master's degree in finance and financial management services from the Wake Forest University School of Law. Jonathan lives with his wife in Tift County, Georgia.

Jonathan's campaign for the Tift County Commission is his first run for public office.

Jonathan is the co-owner of STS Trucking & Farms, LLC.

Opposes tax increases to avoid residents leaving the county, except a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) because "everybody shares it."

Supports more industries coming into the county.

Calls for more joint cooperation between the city and county.

- Opposes tax increases to avoid residents leaving the county, except a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) because "everybody shares it."
- Supports more industries coming into the county.
- Calls for more joint cooperation between the city and county.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Jonathan Dennis Cassell did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to provide more pay raises for the sheriff's department and other county employees, like fire, police, and EMS personnel.

- Plans to provide more pay raises for the sheriff's department and other county employees, like fire, police, and EMS personnel.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Jonathan Dennis Cassell

Isaac Brickman

Rafael Perez

Walter Ley

Commissioner Stan Stalnaker - Tift County

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Stanley Alan Stalnaker earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Thomas University and a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State University. Stanley lives in Tift County, Georgia.

Stanley currently serves on the Tift County Commission, representing District 4.

Tift County Commissioner appointed to Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council

Stanley is a peace officer for the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST). He previously worked as a commander of a department's office.

Planned to adopt a conservative and fiscally responsible budget regarding taxes.

- Planned to adopt a conservative and fiscally responsible budget regarding taxes.

As of March 11, 2026, Stanley Alan Stalnaker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Stanley Alan Stalnaker

- 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

Tift County Commissioner, District 4, Republican Primary

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