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  • The Effingham County Chamber is committed to supporting an informed and engaged community. This page provides key election information, candidate resources, and link to help voters prepare for upcoming local elections.

     

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  • The Effingham County Chamber invites you to join us for our upcoming Candidate Forums, an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates running for public office. The forums take place on Thursday, April 23 from 5:00 to 7:00PM at The Herald Center and are free and open to the public.

    Presented in a nonpartisan, moderated format, these forums are designed to provide residents, business leaders, and community members with the information they need to make informed decisions while fostering a transparent and engaged local government. Attendees will hear directly from candidates about the issues shaping Effingham County’s future and gain valuable insight ahead of election day.

    The Chamber does not endorse candidates, but is committed to providing a fair and balanced platform for open dialogue so every voter has access to the information they need before casting a ballot.

  • An informed vote is a powerful vote. Explore the candidate information below to view questionnaire responses.

    Please note: Not all candidates may choose to provide background information or complete questionnaires. The results shown reflect those who responded. All candidates were given an equal opportunity to participate.

  • District/Race Candidates

    County Commissioner District 2

    Roger Burdette
    Shelley Payne

    Board of Education District 1 Lynn Anderson
    Daulton Harris

    Guyton City Council
    Post 2

    Hursula Pelote
    Mary Ellen Connely-Woods

    State District 159

    Jon G. Burns
    Nathan Ross Hooks