Fayette County, Georgia

Fayette County Board of Education District 2

See where Rabold and Smith stand on schools and the budget. Names follow official Fayette County election filings.

About this race

Ashley Smith ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and incumbent Roy Rabold ran unopposed in the Republican primary, per Fayette County's final qualified-candidates list. They meet in the November 3 general election.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Roy Rabold, is on the ballot.

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Roy Rabold

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

Ensure the highest quality of education for all students, including those who do not attend college, per The Citizen
Fiscal responsibility and accountability in the school system's budget, per The Citizen
Support teachers through training and technology resources, per The Citizen

Biography

Roy Rabold is the incumbent Fayette County Board of Education member for District 2 and the board's vice chair, serving since 2019, per the district's official board roster. He spent 31 years as a Fayette County schools administrator, including as assistant principal and principal at three high schools, per a Citizen article on his candidacy. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Ashley Smith

Democratic

Biography

Ashley Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Fayette County Board of Education District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ashley Smith.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Fayette County Board of Education District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Fayette County Board of Education District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Roy Rabold and Ashley Smith. Candidate information follows official Fayette County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and the budget.

When is the Fayette County Board of Education District 2 election in Georgia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are on the Georgia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Fayette County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Fayette County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Roy Rabold, full profile Ashley Smith, full profile Official Georgia election office