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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

LaGrange City Council Election 2026

1 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 6, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters choose one councilmember for District 2C in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Quay Boddie, who resigned; a runoff on December 1 is scheduled if no candidate wins a majority.

Advance voting ends · Oct 30

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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  • Governor
    • Rick Jackson · Republican
    • Keisha Lance Bottoms · Democrat
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • U.S. Senate
    • Mike Collins · Republican
    • Jon Ossoff · Democrat
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • Also statewideLieutenant Governor · Secretary of State · Attorney General · Commissioner of Agriculture · Commissioner of Insurance · State School Superintendent · Commissioner of Labor · Public Service Commissioner District 3 · and 1 more
  • U.S. HouseDistrict 3
  • State SenateDistrict 29
  • State House of RepresentativesDistrict 136 (43% of LaGrange residents) · District 138 (29%) · District 137 (28%)
  • Statewide measures3 on the ballot: the state's official explanations

In Georgia a candidate needs more than half the vote. If no one gets it, the top two meet in a runoff on Dec 1.

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What the next council decides

01Data centers2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council unanimously denied a special-use permit for a data center at the Lafayette Logistics Center in September 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and where data centers are allowed in the city.

02Housing and homeownership1 sourced fact

Where it standsA District 2 housing initiative called Building Forward was launched in April 2025.

What's on the tableHow the city supports home repair, first-time buyers and affordable housing development.

  • In April 2025 the city announced a housing initiative by then-Councilman Nathan Gaskin covering first-time buyers, home repairs, contractors, landlords and affordable housing developers. City of LaGrange · Apr 2, 2025
03Youth and neighborhood safety1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe city has a Youth Council that advises the local governing body.

What's on the tableHow the city funds youth programs, neighborhood improvements and code enforcement.

  • The LaGrange Youth Council is an advisory board composed of local youth that provides advice and counsel to the local governing body. City of LaGrange
04Growth and development1 sourced fact

Where it standsTwo of five planned industrial buildings have been completed at the Lafayette Logistics Center.

What's on the tableHow the city weighs new industrial and commercial development.

  • The 134-acre Lafayette Logistics Center property was purchased in 2023 to develop an industrial park, and two of five industrial buildings have been completed. LaGrange Daily News · Sep 10, 2026
2 notes on these statements

Eight candidates qualified for the District 2C seat: Debra Wooten Ashley, Israel Barsh, Mikquez Berry, Shavaskey Brown, Nathan Gaskin, Tabitha Lewis, Rollo Milton and Kalitha Reynolds. Troup County

Debra Wooten Ashley and Nathan Gaskin sent regrets to the Delta Sigma Theta candidate forum on October 5, 2026; six of the eight candidates confirmed. LaGrange Daily News · Oct 3, 2026

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  1. 1. What should LaGrange do about data centers?

  2. 2. What should the city emphasize on housing?

  3. 3. What should the city prioritize to reduce youth violence?

  4. 4. How should LaGrange approach growth?

  5. 5. What is the best first step to improve neighborhood safety?

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Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 1 on this ballot

6 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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