2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Shannon Davidson attended East Hall High School. He lives with his wife, Kathy, and their two children in Gainesville, Georgia.

Shannon’s campaign for Hall County Commission District 3 is his first run for public office.

Shannon currently works as the chief executive officer and owner of Dental South, a dental laboratory company in Gainesville. He previously worked as a dental laboratory technician.

Supports keeping the county budget stable and opposing tax increases.

Supports increasing transparency in property tax collection and government spending.

Backs policies that protect farmland and support local agriculture.

Advocates reducing regulations and permitting requirements for businesses.

- Supports keeping the county budget stable and opposing tax increases.
- Supports increasing transparency in property tax collection and government spending.
- Backs policies that protect farmland and support local agriculture.
- Advocates reducing regulations and permitting requirements for businesses.

Economy

Prioritizes maintaining and improving parks and public recreational spaces.

- Prioritizes maintaining and improving parks and public recreational spaces.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for increasing funding and resources for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency personnel.

- Advocates for increasing funding and resources for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency personnel.

Public Safety

Prioritizes road and transportation improvements to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.

- Prioritizes road and transportation improvements to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Steven Gailey is originally from Clermont, Georgia. He attended Southern Technical College. He lives in Clermont with his two adult children and four grandchildren. 

Steven previously served as Hall County Commissioner, District 3. He served two terms from 2002 to 2010. He also previously served as Mayor of Clermont and a member of the Clermont City Council. 

Steven previously worked in the plant engineering department at the Atlantic Steel Company and was an environmental consultant. 

Opposes raising county taxes and supports limiting government spending.

Supports careful management of county finances and taxpayer funds.

- Opposes raising county taxes and supports limiting government spending.
- Supports careful management of county finances and taxpayer funds.

Supports transparent and accountable local government.

- Supports transparent and accountable local government.

Supports managed or “smart” growth to preserve community character.

Supports aligning development approvals with available infrastructure capacity.

- Supports managed or “smart” growth to preserve community character.
- Supports aligning development approvals with available infrastructure capacity.

As of March 11, 2026, Steven Emory Gailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes road improvements and traffic management as the county grows.

- Prioritizes road improvements and traffic management as the county grows.

Steven Emory Gailey

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Tyler Crawford earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Kennesaw State University. He is a married father.

Tyler's campaign for Hall County Commissioner, District 3, is his first run for public office. 

As of March 11, 2026, Tyler Miles B Crawford did not have a website or any information online.

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Tyler Crawford is from Murrayville, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Kennesaw State University. 

As of March 11, 2026, Tyler Miles B Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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

Hall County Commissioner, District 3, Republican Primary

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