There are two chances next month for Richmond County voters to meet candidates ahead of the March primary — one partisan and one with candidates of all affiliations.
The Richmond County Democratic Party will be hosting a meet and greet at the Dobbins Heights Community Center at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9.
Two days later, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Ashley Chapel Community Center is hosting a Town Hall forum with candidates for the Richmond County Board of Commissioners, county sheriff, Board of Education, district attorney and clerk of court.
“The forum will provide an opportunity for citizens to hear the candidates’ platform as they publicly introduce themselves and present their agenda,” reads a press release issued Monday. “There will be an opportunity to ask questions directly to the candidates on their platform and how they plan to work toward making Richmond County a thriving community for our citizens and the future.”
That forum also starts at 6 p.m. and voter registration forms will be available, courtesy of the local NAACP.
Candidates for the upcoming election include:
Board of Commissioners
Republican -Jason Gainey, Justin Dawkins, Robin Roberts (incumbents), Melissa Schoonover, Terry Lewis, Laverne Schultz, Jesse McQueen, Richard Robinson, Jessie Daniels, Tyrannia “Smackie” Ellerbe
Democrat - Linda Ross, Cameron Wright
Unaffiliated - Michael Legrand, Harshal Barot, Jason Mabe, Brandon Streeter
Board of Education
Cory Satterfield, Bobbie Sue Ormsby, Scotty Baldwin, Daryl Mason (incumbents), Amber Daniels
Sheriff
Republican - Mark Gulledge (incumbent)
Democrat - Tahid “Ty” Rucker
District Attorney
Republican - Todd Scott
Democrat - Jamie Adams (incumbent), Herman Little
Clerk of Superior Court
Democrat - Vickie Daniel (incumbent)
Click here to see more candidates in state and federal races.
The primary and school board elections will be held March 3, 2026.
