2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

Isaiah Hugley Sr. graduated from Talladega College and Mississippi State University. He is a married father of two.

Isaiah has served as the City Manager of Columbus, Georgia, since 2005. He has also taught at Columbus State University and served on numerous boards.

Aims to attract and retain well-paying jobs, expand affordable housing through public-private partnerships, and invest in historically overlooked neighborhoods.

Wants to increase access to youth programs, job training, and adult education.

- Aims to attract and retain well-paying jobs, expand affordable housing through public-private partnerships, and invest in historically overlooked neighborhoods.
- Wants to increase access to youth programs, job training, and adult education.

Economy

Aims to support city staff and first responders while fostering mutual respect, creating space for communication, and uniting neighborhoods through inclusive leadership and shared purpose.

- Aims to support city staff and first responders while fostering mutual respect, creating space for communication, and uniting neighborhoods through inclusive leadership and shared purpose.

Public Services

Advocates for ensuring veterans have access to stable housing, career opportunities, and mental health support.

- Advocates for ensuring veterans have access to stable housing, career opportunities, and mental health support.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports strengthening community policing and expanding mental health crisis response teams.

Advocates for investing in officer training that emphasizes de-escalation and cultural awareness.

Wants to build stronger relationships between law enforcement and neighborhoods.

- Supports strengthening community policing and expanding mental health crisis response teams.
- Advocates for investing in officer training that emphasizes de-escalation and cultural awareness.
- Wants to build stronger relationships between law enforcement and neighborhoods.
- Supports crime prevention programs.

Public Safety

As of May 22, 2026, Isaiah Hugley Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

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Isaiah Hugley Sr.

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Joanne Elizabeth Cogle is a married mother.

Joanne served as a City Councilor for District 7 for the past three years.

Joanne is the founder of numerous businesses and previously worked as an instructor at Columbus State University.

Seeks efficient small business licensing and permitting by creating online resources.

Supports improving community partnerships for economic growth.

- Seeks efficient small business licensing and permitting by creating online resources.
- Supports improving community partnerships for economic growth.

Wants to address issues with Columbus jails and recreation centers.

- Wants to address issues with Columbus jails and recreation centers.

As of May 22, 2026, Joanne Elizabeth Cogle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to prioritize public safety by building off of Columbus's recent policing policies.

- Wants to prioritize public safety by building off of Columbus's recent policing policies.

Seeks to make city-wide maintenance schedules more efficient and effective.

Claims "if we maintain and repair our existing infrastructure, we can save taxpayers from funding massive new projects that weigh down our City’s finances."

- Seeks to make city-wide maintenance schedules more efficient and effective.
- Claims "if we maintain and repair our existing infrastructure, we can save taxpayers from funding massive new projects that weigh down our City’s finances."

Joanne Elizabeth Cogle

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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