The upcoming election cycle in Macon-Bibb presents voters with many choices across various public offices, from federal and state representatives to local commissioners and judicial positions. With important decisions to make, voters will play a crucial role in shaping the future of their community.
At the federal level, voters will decide on candidates for U.S. House Representatives in Districts 2 and 13. In District 2, Arthur Wayne Johnson (R) is on the ballot, while Mark Baker (D) is running in District 13.
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In the state legislature, races for State Senate District 26 and several State House Representative districts will be contested. Incumbent David E. Lucas Sr. (D) is running for State Senate District 26.
Other known races include State House Representative District 142 with Miriam Paris (D) and Calvin Palmer (R), and State House Representative District 143 with Anissa Jones (D) and Barbara Boyer (R), among others.
Local offices in Macon-Bibb also see a range of candidates vying for positions such as Mayor, County Commissioner, Board of Education, and Sheriff.
Incumbent Lester M. Miller is running for Macon-Bibb County Mayor, while several County Commissioner seats, including Districts 5, 7, and 9, have multiple candidates competing.
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Additionally, various judicial positions are up for election, including District Attorney, Sheriff, Judge of Superior Court, and Clerk of Superior Court.
Incumbent Anita Reynolds Howard (D) is running for re-election as Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, and David Davis (D) seeks another term as Bibb County Sheriff.
With such a diverse array of candidates and offices on the ballot, Macon-Bibb voters will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of their community through the democratic process. The primaries on May 21 will serve as a crucial step in determining the final candidates for each position.
