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ZEBULON - Advance voting has begun for the November 3, 2026 General Election and will continue through October 30 with early voting available at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library located at 7077 Highway 19 South, Zebulon Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters must bring a photo ID to the polling location in order to vote.
https://govote.pikecoga.gov has more information including a link to My Voter Page, sample ballots, and absentee voting.
Pike County Times has included information from contested races that will be determined in the November election. Specifications are at the beginning of each race.
CITY OF MEANSVILLE
This winner of this contested race will be determined on November 3, 2026.
Mayor of Meansville
Mayor has one candidate: Incumbent Randall Parker. Randall will continue for the next term of office.
Council Post 1
Council Post 1 has two candidates: Janice Cairns and Robert English.
Janice Cairns
My name is Janice Cairns, and I am proud to be a candidate for Meansville City Council. I envision a Meansville that honors its rich heritage while creating meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, and community pride.
In a town such as ours, every improvement matters. One of my key priorities is enhancing and beautifying our local walking track—transforming it into a welcoming, well-maintained space where residents of all ages can gather, exercise, and enjoy time together. I believe this can become a central place for leisure, health, and community connection.
I am committed to preserving the character that makes Meansville special while making thoughtful investments in our shared spaces and infrastructure. By listening to residents and working together, we can ensure our town remains safe, vibrant, and a place we are proud to call home.
Transparency, accountability, and open communication will guide my service. I will be a voice for the people—approachable, responsive, and dedicated to making decisions that reflect the values of our community.
Together, we can build a stronger Meansville—one that celebrates its past while creating a future where everyone can thrive.
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Robert English
Robert English 45, 5+ year resident city of Meansville, father, stepfather, husband, college graduate, Land Surveyor, home remodeler, etc.
I appreciate the small town feel of Meansville, if elected I look forward to being part of the decisions made to further improve the quality of life in Meansville. I’d like to see speed bumps throughout the city to protect the citizens from dangerous careless drivers as well as continuing to find ways to beautify our awesome walking track for it is one of Meansville’s best assets.
I’d appreciate your vote.
Council Post 2
Council Post 2 has one candidate: Incumbent Britney Miller. Britney Miller will continue for the next term of office.
Council Post 5
Council Post 5 has one candidate: Incumbent Janet Minter. Janet Minter will continue for the next term of office.
CITY OF MOLENA
Council Post 1
Council Post 1 has one candidate: Incumbent Christy McCrary. Christy will continue for the next term of office.
Council Post 2
Council Post 2 has one candidate: Incumbent Willie McDowell. Willie will continue for the next term of office.
PLEASE NOTE: Challenger Amanda Huddleston has withdrawn from seeking office in the November 3, 2026 Election. As required by OCGA 21-2-134(2), "all votes cast for such candidate[s] shall be void and shall not be counted." [Note from the Editor: Let me say this plainly so there are NO questions. Votes for Huddleston will not be counted even though she is on the ballot because she has withdrawn her name from seeking office.]
PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Pike County Board of Commissioners District 1
Commissioner District 1 Incumbent Tim Daniel won this race in the May 19, 2026 Primary. Tim will continue for the next term of office.
Pike County Board of Commissioners District 2
Commissioner District 2 Challenger Chris Childress won this race in the May 19, 2026 Primary. Chris will begin his term of office on January 1, 2027.
PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Pike County Board of Education District 1
Pike County Board of Education District 1 has one candidate: Incumbent Brian Hubbard. Brian will continue for the next term of office.
Pike County Board of Education District 2
Pike County Board of Education District 2 (Incumbent Allen Edwards) has one candidate: Shelby Pullin. Shelby will begin the next term of office on January 1, 2027.
Pike County Board of Education District 6
Pike County Board of Education District 6 has one candidate: Incumbent Floyd Miller. Floyd will continue for the next term of office.
CLOSING
The City of Concord does not have any open seats for election this year.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Please keep in mind that there are three Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the ballot as well as many state and federal races.
Advance voting has begun for the November 3, 2026 General Election and will continue through October 30 with early voting available at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library located at 7077 Highway 19 South, Zebulon Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters must bring a photo ID to the polling location in order to vote.
https://govote.pikecoga.gov has more information including a link to My Voter Page, sample ballots, and absentee voting.
Go to the Georgia My Voter Page at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ to check your voter registration, poll location, early voting locations, and sample ballots for upcoming elections.
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