Columbia City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sharon
Payne
Sharon Payne, the incumbent, is running for Columbia City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Andrea D. Burke
- 02Craig DeanIncumbent
- 03Charles Grimsley
- 04Mark D. HarrisIncumbent
- 05Beverly Loy
- 06Sharon PayneYou’re reading
- 07Hannah PeckIncumbent
- 08Ronald "Butch" RogersIncumbent
- 09Richard L. Swartz
Background
- About
- Columbia City Council member seeking reelection in 2026.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Sharon Payne
3 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on the six-month moratorium on data centers in the city limits (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteAdair County Community Voice · Jul 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Columbia City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementBranch · Nov 5, 2024Link
03Event sponsorships1 sourced position
Said in October 2026 that she did not believe a tourism Halloween mixer was an event the city should sponsor.
Own statementAdair County Community Voice · Oct 7, 2026Link
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