Jesse Houle won the election for District 6 Commissioner, according to Athens-Clarke County Attorney Judd Drake in a statement issued today. That’s because Houle was the only valid candidate on the ballot in Drake’s view. Drake cites a decision of the Georgia Supreme Court, Jones, et al., v. Norris (1992), […]
2020 Local Election and Primary
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Local / Nonpartisan Election Results The results finally came in after a long night for ACC elections workers: Georgia Supreme Court, seat 1 Charlie Bethel (incumbent) – 53.5% Beth Beskin – 46.6% Georgia Supreme Court, seat 2 Sarah Warren (incumbent) – 78.1% Hal Moroz – 21.9% Both incumbent […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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. […]