2026 Georgia General Election

2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Charlie Stephens is from Catoosa County, Georgia.  He is a graduate of Ringgold High School and Walker Technical Institute of Technology.  Charlie and his wife Patty live with their three kids in Ringgold, Georgia.

Charlie currently serves as Catoosa County Commissioner for District 4. He has served for 8 years.

Charlie has been a supervisor and corporate manager with American Consumers Inc. and Shaw Industries Inc. He has also owned and operated Stephens Sanitation Service and Heroes Disposal Service.

Supported reducing taxes for senior residents.

- Supported reducing taxes for senior residents.

Economy

Supported consolidation of recreation centers for lower costs and better facilities.

- Supported consolidation of recreation centers for lower costs and better facilities.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supported funding for the sheriff department and county fire/rescue.

- Supported funding for the sheriff department and county fire/rescue.

Public Safety

Supported funding for paving and repairing more roads.

- Supported funding for paving and repairing more roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Charlie Stephens

Charlie Stephens is from Catoosa County.  He is a graduate of Ringgold High School and Walker Technical Institute of Technology.  He and his wife Patty live in Ringgold and have three daughters.

Charlie currently serves as Catoosa County Commissioner for District 4.  He has served for 8 years.

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Joel King earned a bachelor's degree from the Columbia College of Missouri. He is a married father who attends his local church.

Joel is a business owner, an entrepreneur, and a United States Army Veteran.

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

Joel King

Buket Urgen

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

Paul Lee

- 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

Catoosa County Commissioner, District 4, Republican Primary

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