Following the special elections on Tuesday, November 7, State Senator and candidate for Governor Michael Williams issued a press release condemning former Senator Hunter Hill, also running for Governor, for vacating his seat to seek higher office. His frustration stemmed from election results leading to two Democrats in a runoff for a seat formerly held
On this date in 1886, John B. Gordon was sworn in as Governor of Georgia. Having served in the Civil War, Gordon was rumored to be a member of the KKK and was the First Commander of the United Confederate Veterans, but that didn’t stop him from ascending to the role of U.S. Senator. Peachers
It didn’t take long for one Republican gubernatorial candidate to blame his opponent for the Democratic gain in SD-6. In a statement, State Senator Michael Williams (R-SD-27) laid blame squarely at the feet of his former colleague Senator Hunter Hill (R-SD-6), who resigned his seat to focus on his gubernatorial campaign: “Rather than following through
Ralph Northam(D) won Virginia last night in overwhelming fashion over Ed Gillespie(R). Polls had the race close. Progressive groups like Democracy for America had pulled their support, saying he was too moderate. National pundits were talking about how he couldn’t motivate the voters Democrats need to win. And yet he won by 10%. It’s a
The race for Mayor of Hiawassee was hotly contested with charges of tax increases and counter charges of franchise fees playing a major role in the race. In the end former Mayor Pro-tem Liz Ordailes prevailed over Barry Dearing with 70% of the vote. Nancy Noblet won Hiawassee Council Post 5 In Blairsville, the Mayor
Two years ago, Cumming’s mayor and four of its five city councilmen were first elected in the 1960s and 1970s. They were the old guard that protected Cumming from invading city slickers and out-of-state riffraff. Their job: ensure Cumming rejected Atlanta’s ever-expanding influence that threatened their pure, pastoral way of life. That all started unraveling
Whether you won or lost last night, coffee is probably in order this morning. Election News Atlanta will choose the next Madam Mayor on December 5th BOE results for the Metro area. Middle Georgia election results. South Georgia election results. Tybee Island results. Georgia election results from Fox 5 and the AJC. Results from the Blue
Yes, it’s election day for locals and municipals in addition to the many called special elections. But really, isn’t every election special? I’ve been out most of the day for apologies for just getting this thread going. Here’s a link to statewide results. One House race has already been called: Speaker Ralston has called to
Happy Election Day, everyone! Less than three hours now until the polls close! There are a slew of mayoral races, 3 SPLOST measures, and a decision to be made about the sale of distilled spirits on ballots in Middle Georgia. Two of the area’s larger towns have mild-mannered mayoral elections underway. Warner Robins’s contest is
There are nine special elections for state legislative seats today and we know at least two will be decided tonight rather than in the runoff on December 5. One is the uncontested District 42 seat that our very own Teri will be taking over come January 2018 (congrats Teri!). The other is District 117 in
