2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Brian “Bud” Johnston is a lifelong resident of Upson County. 

He previously worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation. 

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

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Brian Johnston

Alejandra Gracias

Pavel Tantchev

Buket Urgen

4 Incumbents Face Opposition for School Board, County Commission

Staff Directory - Paul Jones

Paul Jones currently serves as the commissioner on the Upson County Commission for District 3. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his third term.

As of March 11, 2026, Paul D Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Paul D Jones

Zachary Mangels

William Maher attended Jonesboro High School.

William R. Maher II (Upson County Commissioner Board Chairman, Georgia, candidate 2024)

William previously ran for Upson County Commission chair, in 2024 and 2016 ,  and Upson County Commission, District 3, in 2022, but did not win. 

As of March 11, 2026, William R Maher II did not have a website or any information online.

William R Maher II

Emileigh Crouch

- 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

Upson County Commissioner, District 3, Republican Primary

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