Gwinnett County · County · 2026 Election
Gwinnett County Commission District 4
District 4
General Election: 2026-11-03
About This Race
The District 4 commissioner represents their district on the five-member Board of Commissioners. District 4 includes the cities of Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, and Braselton.
Verified General Election Candidates
Source: Ballotpedia: Gwinnett County, Georgia, elections, 2026
What's at Stake
District commissioners vote on zoning, development, and the county budget.
Compare the Candidates
Side-by-side comparison of verified candidate positions. Positions are sourced from campaign websites, questionnaires, interviews, and public statements. Positions are not inferred from party affiliation. If no reliable position has been identified, the cell shows "Not yet identified."
| Issue | Matthew Holtkamp RepublicanIncumbent | Benjamin Culberson Democrat |
|---|---|---|
| Property Taxes | Fighting to reduce the millage rate following a $60M budget reduction. Matthew Holtkamp for Gwinnett — Campaign Website | Not yet identified |
| Government Spending | Not yet identified | Not yet identified |
| Development | Leading effort to establish a Community Improvement District (CID) near Mall of Georgia. Potential $3M annual investment to transform the area. Matthew Holtkamp for Gwinnett — Campaign Website | Not yet identified |
| Zoning | Not yet identified | Not yet identified |
| Crime | Significant drop in crime rates. Launched an award-winning crime response center with real-time video monitoring. Deployed drone technology to give officers visual intel before arrival. Matthew Holtkamp for Gwinnett — Campaign Website | Not yet identified |
| Transportation | Preparing for next SPLOST with focus on major improvements. Prioritizing key projects like Hamilton Mill road widening. Matthew Holtkamp for Gwinnett — Campaign Website | Not yet identified |
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