Athens’ local election is the same date as the Democratic Primary — June 9. APN breaks down the candidates, provides some analysis and offers a suggestion on how to vote. That suggestion is based on a 5-metric analysis; the candidate who wins the most categories will earn our recommendation. In […]
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The Democratic Primary is the same date as Athens’ local election — June 9. APN breaks down the candidates, provides some analysis and offers a suggestion on how to vote. That suggestion is based on a 5-metric analysis; the candidate who wins the most categories will earn our recommendation. In […]
June 9 is the day of the Presidential & state primaries and local election! Ways to vote By mail: Voting by mail is the method of choice for this election. You can request a ballot be mailed to you by downloading this form, filling it out and emailing it to […]
Sheriff Ira Edwards, up for re-election this year, has raised $9,300 from bail bondsmen and contractors of the private prison industry. Edward’s largest campaign donor is James Owens, owner of Double “O” Bonding company, who donated $2,000 in 2019. In Georgia, corporations and PACs are allowed to give directly to […]
Kirrena Gallagher is running for ACC Board of Education in district 2. 0:04 – Why do you want to become a member of the School Board? 0:44 – How have you been involved in the Athens community, or in Clarke County schools, over the past few years? 2:12 – […]
The ACC Board of Elections did not have the authority to hire a second attorney to help defend their use of paper ballots during early voting last month. That’s according to ACC Attorney Judd Drake, who originally counseled board members against the switch to paper ballots, saying it would be […]
Sheriff Edwards declined a video interview due to social distancing rules imposed by the threat of COVID-19. Instead, we completed the interview over email. Here are the questions APN asked, and his responses: Athens Politics Nerd: “Why should voters choose you over your opponent?” Sheriff Ira Edwards: “Stability in Leadership. […]
The State Elections Board convened in Athens on March 11, 2020 for a hearing to decide the fate of the Presidential Primary election in Athens. Would Athens be allowed to continue using paper ballots as ordered by our local elections board? The ACC Board of Elections Vote That Started […]