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2 candidates are tracked for Columbia County Commission Chairman, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Alison Couch and Cambrey Wood. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Republican District 4 Commissioner Alison Couch won the Democratic nomination over former Grovetown mayor Gary Jones in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, 9,836 votes (50.3%) to 9,727 (49.7%), avoiding a runoff by 109 votes (per the Augusta Press and WRDW). Cambrey Wood was unopposed. Sitting Chairman Doug Duncan, whose term ends in 2026, is not seeking re-election to the seat (per the county's official Board of Commissioners page), making this an open seat. Couch faces Wood on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.
Alison Couch is a small-business owner and accountant who has served as Columbia County's District 4 Commissioner for nearly four years, including two years as vice chair, per her campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Reduce the property tax burden by managing growth and expanding the tax base
- Plan infrastructure (roads, water systems, schools) to keep pace with county growth
- Support first responders and public safety during the county's expansion
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Cambrey Wood is a retired federal strategic planner and U.S. Army veteran of nine years who spent more than 25 years in federal service before retiring in September 2025, per a Voyage LA interview.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Increase transparency and public participation in county government
- Maximize SPLOST funding for infrastructure and public safety while overseeing the county budget responsibly
- Balance new development with environmental preservation as the county grows
Source: candidate campaign site.
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