UPDATED MAY 22, 2018 @ 10:15 p.m.
The May General Primary came to a close in Fannin County. As many had predicted some races locally will now be voted on in the General Primary Runoff.
Republican candidates will now choose between challenger Glenn Patterson and incumbent Larry Joe Sosebee for the seat of Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner. Patterson received 1678 votes totaling 47.77 percent and Sosesbee received 1100 votes totaling 31.31 percent. Democrat Dixie Carter will face the winner of this race in the Nov. General Election.
A seat with the Fannin County Board of Education will also be seen on the General Primary Runoff ballot. Incumbent Steve Stanley will face challenger Mike Cole. Stanley received 1440 votes totaling 42.04% and Cole received 875 totaling 25.55%. The winner of this race will run against Democrat Susan DeMoura in the Nov. General Election.
Incumbent Bobby Bearden beat out challenger Marvin Allen in the closest local race for the Republican nomination. Bearden will now run for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education against Democratic challenger Jeff DePaola.
The General Primary Runoff will be held on July 24, 2018.
*These election results are unofficial until being certified by the Secretary of State’s office.
**The results for state seats in this article reflect the voters of Fannin County only and do not reflect voting statewide. Statewide results can be viewed at : https://fetchyournews.com/election/election-and-politics/ga-state-election-results-2018/
FANNIN COUNTY POST 2 COMMISSIONER
Glenn Patterson (R) – 47.77% 1678 votes (Challenger in General Primary Runoff)
Larry Joe Sosebee (R) – 31.31% 1100 votes (Incumbent in General Primary Runoff)
William “Tripp” Ritchie (R) – 20.92% 735 votes
Dixie Carter (D) – 100% 408 votes (Moves forward to General Election)
FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bobby Bearden (R) – 52.29% 1782 votes (Primary Winner : Moves forward to General Election)
Marvin Allen (R) – 47.71% 1626 votes
Jeff DePaola (D) – 100% 371 of votes (Moves forward to General Election)
FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Steve Stanley (R) – 42.04% 1440 votes (Incumbent in General Primary Runoff)
Mike Cole (R) – 25.55% 875 votes (Challenger in General Primary Runoff)
Ron Bolin (R) – 17.69% 606 votes
Mike Sullivan (R) – 14.72% 504 votes
Susan DeMoura (D) – 100% 395 votes (Moves forward to General Election)
GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 7
David Ralston (R) – Totals – 75.10% 3,529 votes (Primary Winner : Moves forward to General Election)
Results by County:
Gilmer: 70.80% 536 votes
Fannin: 75.99% 2674 votes
Dawson: 75.41% 319 votes
Margaret Williamson (R) – Totals – 24.90% 1,170 votes
Results by County:
Gilmer: 29.19% 221 votes
Fannin: 24.01% 845 votes
Dawson: 24.59% 104 votes
Rick Day (D) – Totals – 100% 570 votes (Moves forward to General Election)
Results by County:
Gilmer: 100% 92 votes
Fannin: 100% 373 votes
Dawson: 100% 105 votes
GOVERNOR CANDIDATES:
Casey Cagle (R) – 38.03% 1351 votes
Brian Kemp (R) – 27.79% 987 votes
Hunter Hill (R) – 16.13% 573 votes
Clay Tippins (R) – 9.99% 355 votes
Michael Williams (R) – 7.07% 251 votes
Eddie Hayes (R) – 0.68% 24 votes
Marc Urbach (R) – 0.31% 11 votes
Stacey Abrams (D) – 61.37% 286 votes
Stacey Evans (D) – 38.63% 180 votes
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CANDIDATES:
David Shafer (R) – 47.14% 1475 votes
Geoff Duncan (R) – 27.13% 849 votes
Rick Jeffares (R) – 25.73% 805 votes
Sarah Riggs Amico (D) – 77.98% 340 votes
Triana Arnold James (D) – 22.02% 96 votes
SECRETARY OF STATE CANDIDATES:
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 37.95% 1109 votes
David Belle Isle (R) – 30.56% 893 votes
Buzz Brockway (R) – 15.85% 463 votes
Josh McKoon (R) – 15.64% 457 votes
John Barrow (D) – 52.33% 225 votes
Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D) – 34.65% 149 votes
R.J. Hadley (D) – 13.02% 56 votes
Smythe Duval (I) – N/A
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES:
Jim Beck (R) – 62.95% 1886 votes
Tracy Jordan (R) – 18.86% 565 votes
Jay Florence (R) – 18.19% 545 votes
Cindy Zeldin (D) – 54.57% 221 votes
Janice Laws (D) – 45.43% 184 votes
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES:
Chuck Eaton (R) – 100% 2580 votes
Lindy Miller (D) – 67.47% 280 votes
John Noel (D) – 24.10% 100 votes
Johnny White (D) – 8.43% 35 votes
Tricia Pridemore (R) – 52.39% 1559 votes
John Hitchins III (R) – 47.61% 1417 votes
Dawn Randolph (D) – 76.53% 313 votes
Doug Stoner (D) – 23.47% 96 votes
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