Board of Education, District 3Local race · 2 candidates
In their own words
David McKalip
WebsiteBallotpediaRepublican; neurosurgeon (Daily Tribune News). Won the June 16 GOP runoff. At an April 13 GOP forum he asked opponents to pledge to freeze property taxes at the rollback millage rate or lower. Source
- Property taxes
The citizens of Bartow have been suffering under never-ending property tax hikes for many years.
CampaignCampaign website - Student results
We should never accept that fewer than half of students currently achieve a proficient or better results on the Georgia Milestones testing.
CampaignCampaign website - Teachers
Teachers are the key element to ensure students are learning. They must be allowed to teach and find JOY in teaching. They should be empowered to teach, not limited in their role.
CampaignCampaign website - Gender / school libraries
Keep girls protected in sports and in their bathrooms from encroachment of biological males into their spaces.
CampaignCampaign website - Budget transparency
Produce full, detailed and frequent budget and spending transparency.
CampaignCampaign website
Public record
Organization roles
- Vice-Chairman of Communications, Bartow County Republican PartyParty website
- Faith Director, Knights of ColumbusCampaign website
- Formed the Bartow Freedom Coalition citizens’ action group and runs its blogCampaign website
- Formerly an elected member of the Pinellas County (Florida) Republican Party Executive CommitteeCampaign website
- Served many years on the Board of the Florida Medical AssociationCampaign website
Events
- Our Tea Party! March for Tax Cuts July 4th!July 4, 2025 · Downtown Cartersville Independence Day Parade · Post by Dr. David McKalip on his campaign site (Yes for Tax Cuts) · Campaign website
Gender policy
Keep girls protected in sports and in their bathrooms from encroachment of biological males into their spaces.
Campaign websiteEnsured the Bartow School Board specifically stated they are enacting the “Riley Gaines Act” to protect girls in sports and in their locker rooms.
Campaign website
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Willie J.E. Coombs
WebsiteBallotpediaDemocrat; pastor (Daily Tribune News). Source
- Endorsement (social media)
I'm supporting Rev. Willie Coombs for District 3.
Public record
Events
- Bartow County Democrats Annual FundraiserSept. 23, 2026 · Big Door Vineyards, White, GA · Bartow County Democratic Committee (GA) · Listed among candidates joining · ActBlue event page
Only categories with findings are shown. A missing category means nothing was found in the sources checked, not a clean record. How we check · Checked 10/18/2026.