2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Calvin Sims is a lifelong resident of Sumter County, Georgia. He is a military veteran, having served in both the Army and Marine Corps, and has a wife with whom he has three children and several grandchildren. Calvin is a longtime member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Calvin worked as an engineer with CSX for 35 years before retiring.

As of March 11, 2026, Calvin Jerome Sims did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Supports shelter and assistance programs for individuals experiencing housing insecurity.

- Supports shelter and assistance programs for individuals experiencing housing insecurity.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Calvin Jerome Sims

Jennifer Pike

Pavel Tantchev

Walter Ley

Dr. C. Pam Fields hired as South Georgia Technical College Tutor

Clarietta Pam Fields earned a bachelor's degree in middle grades education from Fort Valley State University, a master's degree in elementary education and leadership from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University. 

Pam's campaign for Sumter County Commission District 2 in Georgia is her first run for public office.

Pam currently works as a part-time tutor at South Georgia Technical College. She previously worked as director of professional learning, assessment, and federal programs in Sumter County Schools.

As of March 11, 2026, Clarietta Pam Fields did not have a website or any information online.

Clarietta Pam Fields

Sahid Burgos

Dr. Latimore Receives Recognition and Former Elections Supervisor Randy Howard Joins Elections Board

Dr. Shirley Latimore serves as a member of the Sumter County Board of Elections and was previously elected chair of the board.

Engaged in addressing discrepancies in election-related financial management.

- Engaged in addressing discrepancies in election-related financial management.

As of March 11, 2026, Shirley H Latimore did not have a website or any information online.

Shirley H Latimore

- 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

Sumter County Commissioner, District 2, Democratic Primary

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