Qualifying Surprise: John Barge Files To Run For State School Superintendent
Former State School Superintendent John Barge qualified this afternoon for his old job. He will face incumbent State School Superintendent Richard Woods.
Barge was elected in 2010 without support from the Republican establishment. His tenure was notable for frequently butting heads with Governor Deal. In 2012, Barge opposed Republican lawmakers’ push for charter school legislation.
Their public feud came to a head when Barge primaried Governor Deal in 2014. He came in third place with 11.15 percent to Governor Deal’s 72.15 percent.
Perhaps I’m reading too much into it, but it appears his primary challenge to Richard Woods won’t be civil. Take a look at his listed occupation.
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Will Kremer
Will is an active member of the Georgia Republican grassroots. He previously served as Chairman of the Georgia Association of College Republicans, 2nd Vice Chairman of the 7th District Republican Party, and Treasurer of the Forsyth County Republican Party. Promise Land = Forsyth County.
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While qualifying for office began in Georgia today, Texas has the honor of kicking off the 2018 election season in terms of elections—their primary being Tuesday, March 6. Illinois follows 2 weeks later, then there is a gap until several states (Georgia among them) hold primaries in May.