Raffensperger wins nomination for Secretary of State
Election, Election 2018 July 24, 2018
Blue Ridge, Ga. – Brad Raffensperger has defeated David Belle Isle in the July Runoff Election.
Raffensperger and Belle Isle vied for the Republican nomination to seek the seat of Georgia Secretary of State. The Secretary of State seat is open with no incumbent as current Secretary of State Brian Kemp moves forward in the gubernatorial race.
With all 159 counties reporting, Raffensperger was able to receive 61.76 percent of the vote while Belle Isle fell short only receiving 38.24 percent.
Raffensperger will move forward to the November General Election where he will face Democratic nominee John Barrow.
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Duncan wins tightest race in July Runoff
Election, Election 2018 July 24, 2018
Blue Ridge, Ga. – Geoff Duncan narrowly beats out David Shafer in the July Runoff Election.
In what was by far the closest race to take place during the runoff, Duncan beat out Shaffer by a mere 1672 votes. In some precincts across the state this race showed wins by a margin of only 2 votes.
Duncan and Shafer vied for the Republican nomination to seek the seat of Georgia Lt. Governor. The Lt. Governor seat is open with no incumbent as current Lt. Governor Casey Cagle chose to throw his name in the hat for the Republican nomination in the gubernatorial race.
With all 159 counties reporting, Duncan was able to receive 50.15 percent of the vote while Shafer fell short receiving 49.85 percent.
Duncan will move forward to the November General Election where he will face Democratic nominee Sarah Riggs Amico.
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July Runoff Election Results
Election 2018 July 24, 2018
***UPDATED: Tue. July 24 @ 11:38 p.m.
With the July Runoff Election officially coming to a close, candidates have now been selected for the Nov. General Election.
Locally Challenger Glenn Patterson won the Republican nomination for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner over Incumbent Larry Joe Sosebee receiving 64.45 percent of the vote. Patterson will go on to face Democrat Dixie Carter in the General Election.
Challenger Glenn Patterson (R) moves forward to the November General Election to run for the seat of Post 2 Commissioner.
Dixie Carter (D) will be seen on the ballot for the November General Election for Post 2 Commissioner.
In another upset Challenger Mike Cole was able to beat out Incumbent Steve Stanley for the Republican nomination and recieved 52.69 percent of the runoff vote. Cole will now face Democratic opponent Susan DeMoura for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education.
Challenger Mike Cole (R) pictured with family will move forward to the November General Election for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education.
Susan DeMoura (D) will be on the November General Election Ballot for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education.
Having already been decided in the May General Primary, the the second seat with the Fannin County Board of Education that is open for election will see Incumbent Bobby Bearden (R) face Challenger Jeff DePaola (D).
Incumbent Bobby Bearden (R) will be seeking re-election for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education.
Jeff DePaola (D) will challenge the incumbent for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education.
After what became dubbed as a “nasty” campaign by many, Secretary of State Brian Kemp has won the Republican gubernatorial nomination over his opponent, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, and will face Stacey Abrams (D) in the General Election.
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp (R) will move forward to the November General Election ballot for seat of Georgia Governor.
Stacey Abrams (D) will be seen on the ballot for the seat of Georgia Governor.
Another closely watched campaign has come to a close as Geoff Duncan beat out opponent David Shafer and will represent Republicans in Nov. as he moves on to face Sarah Riggs Amico for the seat of Georgia Lt. Governor.
Geoff Duncan (R) moves forward to the seat of Lt. Governor and will appear on the Nov. ballot.
Sarah Riggs Amico (D) will appear on the Nov. General Election ballot for seat of Lt. Governor.
The Secretary of State seat was also seen in the 2018 runoff. Brad Raffensperger was able to defeat David Belle Isle for the Republican nomination. Raffensperger is set to face John Barrow (D) in November.
Brad Raffensperger (R) will seek seat of Secretary of State in the Nov. General Election.
John Marrow (D) will be on the November ballot for seat of Secretary of State.
The General Election will be held Nov. 6, 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.
FANNIN COUNTY POST 2 COMMISSIONER
Glenn Patterson (R) – 64.45% 2114 votes (Challenger)
Larry Joe Sosebee (R) – 35.55% 1166 votes (Incumbent)
FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Steve Stanley (R) – 47.31% 1529 votes (Incumbent)
Mike Cole (R) – 52.69% 1703 votes (Challenger)
GOVERNOR CANDIDATES:
Casey Cagle (R) – 33.94% 1113 votes
Brian Kemp (R) – 66.06% 2166 votes
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CANDIDATES:
David Shafer (R) – 50.03% 1518 votes
Geoff Duncan (R) – 49.97% 1516 votes
SECRETARY OF STATE CANDIDATES:
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 62.28% 1768 votes
David Belle Isle (R) – 37.72% 1071 votes
STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATES:
Sid Chapman (D) – 57.89% 44 votes
Otha Thornton (D) – 42.11% 32 votes
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Fannin County and State Election Results 2018
Election 2018 May 22, 2018
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 : http://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
2018 Georgia Primary Election Results
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:
District 3 –
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
District 5 –
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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Candidates qualify for 2018 Election
Election 2018 March 9, 2018
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Qualifying week has officially closed in the state of Georgia. Candidates made their intentions known as they filed in to get their names on the May General Primary ballot.
Statewide, Georgia has many seats up for grabs in the November General Election, including that of governor, which is currently held by Nathan Deal. Also being watched closely is the House of Representatives District 7 seat, which is currently held by Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston.
Locally, in Fannin County, three races are taking shape as candidates qualified to run for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner and two of the five seats with the Fannin County Board of Education.
FANNIN COUNTY POST 2 COMMISSIONER
The seat of Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner has been held by Incumbent Larry Joe Sosebee since 2011. Sosebee will be seeking a third term in office.
Dixie Carter qualified to run on the Democratic ballot for the seat of Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner. Carter will run unopposed as a Democrat and will automatically advance forward to the General Election taking place Nov. 6, 2018.
Dixie Carter (D) for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner.
Qualifiers on the Republican ballot for the seat of Post 2 Commissioner include incumbent Larry Joe Sosebee, and challengers Glenn Patterson and William “Tripp” Ritchie.
Incumbent Larry Joe Sosebee (R) for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner.
Glenn Patterson (R) for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner.
William “Tripp” Ritchie (R) for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner.
FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Fannin County Board of Education (BOE) has two seats currently up for election in 2018.
The first of the two seats is held by incumbent Bobby Bearden. Bearden has been a member of the BOE for 16 years and is seeking another four-year term.
The second of the two seats being sought after on the BOE is currently held by incumbent Steve Stanley. Stanley has held a seat on the BOE for eight years.
Jeff DePaola has qualified on the Democratic ballot to run for the BOE seat currently held by Bearden. DePaola faces no other Democratic challengers and will automatically advance to the November General Election.
Jeff DePaola (D) for Fannin County Board of Education.
Incumbent Bearden will face a challenger, Marvin Allen, for the Republican nomination in the May General Primary.
Incumbent Bobby Bearden (R) for Fannin County Board of Education.
Marvin Allen (R) for Fannin County Board of Education.
Susan DeMoura qualified on the Democratic ballot to run for the BOE seat currently held by Stanley. With no other Democratic challengers in this race, DeMoura will automatically advance to the November General Election.
Susan DeMoura (D) for Fannin County Board of Education.
Incumbent Stanley will face three challengers for the Republican nomination on the May General Primary ballot. These Republican challengers are Mike Cole, Mike Sullivan and Ron Bolin.
Incumbent Steve Stanley (R) for Fannin County Board of Education.
Mike Sullivan (R) for Fannin County Board of Education.
Mike Cole (R) for Fannin County Board of Education.
Ron Bolin (R) for Fannin County Board of Education.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 7
The House of Representatives District 7 seat has caused much discussion since Margaret Williamson announced her intentions to run against Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston.
Ralston was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2002 and represents House District 7, which includes Fannin County, Gilmer County and a portion of Dawson County. Ralston is the 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, a position he has held since 2010.
Both incumbent Ralston and challenger Williamson have qualified to run for the Republican nomination on the May General Primary.
Incumbent David Ralston (R) for Georgia House of Representatives District 7.
Margaret Williamson (R) for Georgia House of Representatives District 7.
Democrat Rick Day has qualified and is running unopposed. Day will advance to the November General Primary and face off against either Williamson or Ralston for the seat of Georgia House of Representatives District 7.
Rick Day (D) for Georgia House of Representatives District 7.
GEORGIA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Georgia’s lieutenant governor is currently held by Casey Cagle. Cagle will not be seeking re-election for this seat as he has announced his intent to run in the Georgia governor race.
On the Democratic ballot in the May General Primary, voters will see Sarah Amico and Triana James run for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in the November General Primary.
Sarah Amico (D) for Georgia Lt. Governor.
Triana James (D) for Georgia Lt. Governor.
David Shafer, Geoff Duncan, and Rick Jaffares will face each other for the Republican nomination in the race for Georgia’s lieutenant governor.
David Shafer (R) for Georgia Lt. Governor.
Geoff Duncan (R) for Georgia Lt. Governor.
Rick Jaffares (R) for Georgia Lt. Governor.
GEORGIA GOVERNOR
The Georgia governor seat, currently held by Governor Nathan Deal, will be open without an incumbent.
Deal was first elected in 2010 and has served two consecutive four-year terms. According to Georgia state law, this seat is popularly elected every four years by a plurality and is limited to two consecutive terms.
Governor Deal has met the term limit criteria and will be ineligible to seek a third term in 2018.
The Democratic Party will have two candidates to choose from in the May General Primary. Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans both qualified this week in hopes of seeking the Democratic nomination.
Stacey Abrams (D) for Georgia Governor.
Stacey Evans (D) for Georgia Governor.
Brian Kemp, Clay Tippins, Eddie Hayes, Hunter Hill, Casey Cagle, Marc Urbach, and Michael Williams will seek the Republican nomination in the May General Primary.
Brian Kemp (R) for Georgia Governor.
Clay Tippins (R) for Georgia Governor.
Eddie Hayes (R) for Georgia Governor.
Hunter Hill (R) for Georgia Governor.
Casey Cagle (R) for Georgia Governor.
Marc Urbach (R) for Georgia Governor.
Michael Williams (R) for Georgia Governor.
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9
The United States Representative District 9 seat is currently held by Doug Collins. Collins has served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 9th Congressional District since 2013.
Collins will run on the Republican ballot unopposed and advance straight to the Nov. General Primary.
Doug Collins (R) for United States Representative District 9.
Dave Cooper and Josh McCall will be seen on the May General Primary in hopes of winning the Democratic nomination. The winner of this primary election will face Collins in the General Election.
David Cooper (D) for United States Representative District 9.
Josh McCall (D) for United States Representative District 9.
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