Tamera Strong
Democratic
Tamera Strong is a lifelong Newton County resident and community advocate who unseated incumbent Demond Mason in the May 19 Democratic primary in County Commission District 2, a result a recount confirmed, per The Covington News. Her campaign, "Your Voice, Our Future," centers on transparency and communication from county government, per an interview on The Town Square Podcast. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tamera Strong.
2026 priorities (per The Town Square Podcast interview)
- Improve communication and transparency from county government, including more town halls
- Support infrastructure, public safety staffing and county services keeping pace with growth
- Establish more youth programs, including a long-discussed youth center