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County Commissioner, Jones County

District 01

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).

Lou Miller

Democratic

Retired Army first sergeant

The gist

  • Supports economic development and more job opportunities
  • Supports a strong, well-funded Sheriff's Office
  • Supports more transportation for veterans and Medicaid recipients
  • Supports working with neighboring counties to expand services
  • Supports help for homeless veterans
More about Lou
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  1. Supports economic development and more job opportunities

    Louis Miller For County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Louis Miller For County Commissioner · sites.google.com

    “Encouraging economic development and job opportunities for all qualified residents”
  2. Supports a strong, well-funded Sheriff's Office

    Louis Miller For County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Louis Miller For County Commissioner · sites.google.com

    “Providing continued support for public safety, ensuring a strong and well-funded Sheriff's Office”
  3. Supports more transportation for veterans and Medicaid recipients

    Louis Miller For County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Louis Miller For County Commissioner · sites.google.com

    “Strengthening transportation resources, particularly for veterans and Medicaid recipients”
  4. Supports working with neighboring counties to expand services

    Louis Miller For County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Louis Miller For County Commissioner · sites.google.com

    “Fostering intergovernmental relations, working with neighboring counties to expand services and opportunities”
  5. Supports help for homeless veterans

    Meet your Jones County Candidates for the 2026 Election

    News coverage · WCTI-12 · Feb 27, 2026 · wcti12.com

    “animal control/ crimes, and homeless veteran support”

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