Ben Ku
District 2 Candidate • Incumbent
Candidate Survey: Survey sent
Candidate Pledge: Pending
Gwinnett County • 2026 Election
Animal Welfare & the 2026 Election
Learn where candidates for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners stand on the policies, oversight and funding decisions that affect animals throughout our community.
Your 2026 Animal Welfare Election Guide
The 2026 election will determine who represents Districts 2 and 4 on the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
GAAA created this Election Hub to bring our election-related resources together in one place. Here, Gwinnett voters can learn about the candidates, review the questions candidates were asked, follow Candidate Pledge participation, and — as responses are received — compare where candidates stand on issues affecting animals and residents across our county.
Our goal is simple: give voters clear, accessible information before they cast their ballots.
Candidate Survey
Review the same public preview of the detailed animal-welfare survey provided to candidates, including background information, questions and supporting references.
Preview the full survey →Candidate Pledge
Read the commitments candidates are being asked to make on transparency, oversight, humane care, prevention and measurable action.
Read the pledge →Candidate Results
Survey responses, pledge status and candidate participation information will be published as the 2026 election project progresses.
Results coming soon
Candidates on the Ballot
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
GAAA is providing the same Candidate Survey and Animal Welfare Candidate Pledge to candidates in the District 2 and District 4 races whenever verified campaign contact information is available.
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District 2
Rodolfo Ochoa
District 2 Candidate
Candidate Survey: Not sent — verified campaign contact information not located
Candidate Pledge: Not yet delivered
GAAA has not yet been able to locate verified public campaign contact information for this candidate. If verified contact information becomes available, the candidate will be provided the same survey and opportunity to participate.
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District 4
Matthew Holtkamp
District 4 Candidate • Incumbent
Candidate Survey: Survey sent
Candidate Pledge: Pending
Benjamin Culberson
District 4 Candidate
Candidate Survey: Survey sent
Candidate Pledge: Pending
A Public Record of What Candidates Said
The purpose of this project is not only to help residents make informed decisions before Election Day. Candidate responses and signed pledges can also create a public record that residents can revisit after the election to evaluate whether stated positions and commitments translate into action.
Participation in GAAA's Candidate Survey or signing the Animal Welfare Candidate Pledge does not constitute an endorsement by Gwinnett Animal Advocacy Alliance. Candidate responses will be presented without changing the substance of their answers.
