2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Carla Elaine Baker earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from the University of Georgia and a master's degree in education from Kennesaw State University.

Carla is the executive director of an organization that provides advocates for foster care children to help advance their interests. She previously worked as a teacher.

As of March 11, 2026, Carla Elaine Baker did not have a website or any information online.

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Carla Elaine Baker

Alejandra Gracias

Isaac Brickman

Walter Ley

Why former Flowery Branch council member Joe Anglin is running for Hall County School Board

Joseph is a former city council member for Flowery Branch, Georgia.

Three candidates seek Hall County Board of Education seat in Republican Primary

Joseph M Anglin has taught and coached in the Hall County School District for over 25. He also works as a substitute teacher and bus driver for the school system.

As of March 11, 2026, Joseph M Anglin did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to prioritize the school system’s literacy rates and support students who are learning English as their second language.

Praises the school district's Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, which allows students to explore career pathways.

- Plans to prioritize the school system’s literacy rates and support students who are learning English as their second language.
- Praises the school district's Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, which allows students to explore career pathways.

Opposed to raising property taxes to fund the school system.

- Opposed to raising property taxes to fund the school system.

Favors finding ways to support special needs teachers by finding ways to streamline the paperwork process.

- Favors finding ways to support special needs teachers by finding ways to streamline the paperwork process.

Joseph M Anglin

Zachary Mangels

Susan Smith earned her associate's degree from Gainesville Junior College, her bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia, and her master's degree from Clemson University. 

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Susan's campaign for Hall County, Georgia, board of education is her first run for public office. 

Susan has previously worked as the associate director of operations and technology at the University of North Georgia and the director of financial aid and a math instructor at Gainesville College. 

As of March 11, 2026, Susan A Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Susan A Smith

Matthew Tomas

Emileigh Crouch

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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Hall County Board of Education Member, Republican Primary

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