The Ballot Brief
Dekalb County, Georgia

DeKalb Commission District 2

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2 candidates are tracked for DeKalb Commission District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Long Spears and Ben Pepper. Candidate information follows official Dekalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

From the certified county candidate lists and results. The CEO, sheriff, tax commissioner, clerk, and district attorney were all elected in 2024. A City of Tucker annexation referendum is also on the November 3 ballot for voters inside the proposed boundary only.

Michelle Long Spears

Democratic · Incumbent

Michelle Long Spears is a consultant and the sitting District 2 commissioner, founder of a social impact consulting practice, per the county's official board roster and the certified candidate list.

Ben Pepper

Republican

Ben Pepper is self-employed, per the certified candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Dekalb County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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