Cherokee County Board of Education, District 5

What this office does

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Candidates

Built from the official primary results; independent or write-in candidates may also be on your ballot.

Next elections here

• Georgia general and special election runoff · December 1, 2026: the races aren't published yet
• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Cherokee County ballots

• Cherokee County Board of Education, District 3
• Cherokee County Board of Education, District 4
• Cherokee County Board of Education, District 6

All Cherokee County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for Cherokee County Board of Education, District 5 in 2026?

Erin Ragsdale (Republican).

Who is the incumbent?

Erin Ragsdale currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who should I vote for in the Cherokee County Board of Education, District 5 race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.