2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

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November 7 Municipal General Special Election Results

Bill Edwards elected South Fulton mayor, Stonecrest races decided

Benny previously ran for and lost the race for South Fulton City Council District 3 in 2023 and for the Georgia House of Representatives District 62 in 2012.

Wants to build stronger neighborhoods, "one step at a time."

Commits to creating opportunities that uplift every family in South Fulton.

- Wants to build stronger neighborhoods, "one step at a time."
- Commits to creating opportunities that uplift every family in South Fulton.

Economy

As of May 22, 2026, Benny Crane’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Believes that District Attorneys must investigate any criminal activity regardless of the suspect's status.

- Believes that District Attorneys must investigate any criminal activity regardless of the suspect's status.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Benny Crane

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Emileigh Crouch

Buket Urgen

Latonya S Wright

LaTonya "Toni" Wright is from Roanoke, Alabama. She earned an associate's degree in psychology from Southern Union State Community College and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery.

CITY OF SOUTH FULTON SPECIAL ELECTION  2026 QUALIFIED CANDIDATES  COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 

Toni is a rail logistics coordinator and realtor. She has also worked as an educator.

Latonya Toni Wright Up Close Relaxing interview

Toni's campaign to represent District 3 on the South Fulton City Council is her first run for public office.

Does not support raising council members' salaries to $50,000.

Supports publicly tracking spending in District 3 so voters can see how money is allocated.

Wants to bring more upscale restaurant options to District 3.

Said, "We're going to make any decision based on the data, based on the facts, not based on our emotions."

- Does not support raising council members' salaries to $50,000.
- Supports publicly tracking spending in District 3 so voters can see how money is allocated.
- Wants to bring more upscale restaurant options to District 3.
- Said, "We're going to make any decision based on the data, based on the facts, not based on our emotions."

Believes the City Council should have monthly listening sessions with community members.

Supports using the Wolf Creek Amphitheater for more public events, including holiday celebrations.

Agrees District 3 has a trash problem and should be cleaner.

Says, "We have to bring pride back to our community."

- Wants to improve local parks.
- Believes the City Council should have monthly listening sessions with community members.
- Supports using the Wolf Creek Amphitheater for more public events, including holiday celebrations.
- Agrees District 3 has a trash problem and should be cleaner.
- Says, "We have to bring pride back to our community."

Believes that while South Fulton needs business and industry, the city council must take into account citizens' views when deciding whether to construct warehouses or data centers in or near residential neighborhoods.

- Believes that while South Fulton needs business and industry, the city council must take into account citizens' views when deciding whether to construct warehouses or data centers in or near residential neighborhoods.

Thinks local infrastructure should be stronger.

- Thinks local infrastructure should be stronger.

As of May 22, 2026, LaTonya "Toni" Wright’s website did not contain information on this issue.

LaTonya "Toni" Wright

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

South Fulton City Council Member Runoff, District 3

Election results

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