Did you vote yesterday?
No, I will vote in November. Personally - I couldn't tell you who I wanted to be sherriff for my county. They both have pros & cons and nobody is perfect. Alot of what I heard was "he said, she said" and I didn't want that to be my deciding factor of who I voted for. In some way or another the outcome will have an affect on the county citizens. As for the commissioner - there too I wasn't sure. I guess I am not as involved in politics like I should be. Maybe I need to get educated on that kinda stuff. Below, I posted an article from the Walton Tribune in case you haven't seen or read it yet.
Chapman, Little hold off challengers ..... (posted from Walton Tribune 7/16/2008)
WALTON COUNTY — In what many are calling the most contentious election season in county history, Sheriff Joe Chapman and Board of Commissioners Chairman Kevin Little held off their challengers during Tuesday’s primary election.
The Republican candidates were able to fend off challengers former sheriff Al Yarbrough and District 2 Commissioner Michael Turner in the election. Chapman defeated Yarbrough in a landslide victory 74.9 to 25 percent. Little held off Turner 63 to 36.9 percent.
In a race that saw its fair share of mudslinging, Chapman said he knew why he was re-elected.
“The hard work of all the people friends and family and even strangers,” he said. “It’s tremendous the support we have and the base we have and they are the reason I am here.”
“I think what you saw here today is that the people of Walton County are not going to stand for the attacks and the dirty politics in this race,” Chapman said. “That turned the people away from him that would have supported him.” Chapman said he is looking forward to another term. “We have made drastic improvements in the past, but we still have work to do,” he said. Yarbrough did not return a call for comment.
Little, who also faced heavy campaign flack, was humble when he was asked for a comment.“I’m just excited the voters have given me the chance to serve them for four more years,” he said. Turner could not be reached for comment.
In the race for District 3, incumbent Vickie Gasaway and former commissioner Phil Green will face off in a Aug. 5 run-off election after three candidates could not muster more than 50 percent of the vote. Gasaway earned 44 percent of the vote, Green had 29.7 and newcomer Ron Smith had 25 percent of the vote. Neither Smith or Gasaway could be reached for comment but Green offered this: “I thought we ran the campaign well but voter turnout was low today.”
In the race for the District 2 race, Loganville Councilman Chuck Bagley defeated newcomer Tom Kirby by a slim margin of 29 votes 706 to 677.“I’m grateful that it’s over,” Bagley said. “It’s been different from any other race I’ve been involved with. My opponent was a pure gentleman. We talked about the issues. I expected it to be close. I’ll vote for myself in November.” Kirby said life will go on.“ I am certainly disappointed and disappointed for those who supported me,” he said. “But I think the biggest disappointment was voter turnout, but that is a problem statewide and countrywide. We really need to get the voters more excited about exercising their Constitutional right. As far as the race itself, I feel very good about the race. “I’m sure if I took a week off and looked back I may find some things I would do differently. But I want to thank everyone who supported me, I’m just sorry I didn’t come out on top. It’s still going to be a good day tomorrow.”
The Republican candidates were able to fend off challengers former sheriff Al Yarbrough and District 2 Commissioner Michael Turner in the election. Chapman defeated Yarbrough in a landslide victory 74.9 to 25 percent. Little held off Turner 63 to 36.9 percent.
In a race that saw its fair share of mudslinging, Chapman said he knew why he was re-elected.
“The hard work of all the people friends and family and even strangers,” he said. “It’s tremendous the support we have and the base we have and they are the reason I am here.”
“I think what you saw here today is that the people of Walton County are not going to stand for the attacks and the dirty politics in this race,” Chapman said. “That turned the people away from him that would have supported him.” Chapman said he is looking forward to another term. “We have made drastic improvements in the past, but we still have work to do,” he said. Yarbrough did not return a call for comment.
Little, who also faced heavy campaign flack, was humble when he was asked for a comment.“I’m just excited the voters have given me the chance to serve them for four more years,” he said. Turner could not be reached for comment.
In the race for District 3, incumbent Vickie Gasaway and former commissioner Phil Green will face off in a Aug. 5 run-off election after three candidates could not muster more than 50 percent of the vote. Gasaway earned 44 percent of the vote, Green had 29.7 and newcomer Ron Smith had 25 percent of the vote. Neither Smith or Gasaway could be reached for comment but Green offered this: “I thought we ran the campaign well but voter turnout was low today.”
In the race for the District 2 race, Loganville Councilman Chuck Bagley defeated newcomer Tom Kirby by a slim margin of 29 votes 706 to 677.“I’m grateful that it’s over,” Bagley said. “It’s been different from any other race I’ve been involved with. My opponent was a pure gentleman. We talked about the issues. I expected it to be close. I’ll vote for myself in November.” Kirby said life will go on.“ I am certainly disappointed and disappointed for those who supported me,” he said. “But I think the biggest disappointment was voter turnout, but that is a problem statewide and countrywide. We really need to get the voters more excited about exercising their Constitutional right. As far as the race itself, I feel very good about the race. “I’m sure if I took a week off and looked back I may find some things I would do differently. But I want to thank everyone who supported me, I’m just sorry I didn’t come out on top. It’s still going to be a good day tomorrow.”
When my sister informed the family that her husband was running for county commissioner I was suprised. I didn't see Keith as a politician. Last night, family & friends gathered at the Mitcham residence to wait on the outcome for District 3. Sandi text me @ 11:00 with "Keith took 70% of the vote. There will be a run-off for the democrat side." That was awesome news! My brother n' law won the Republican votes! Wow - Go Keith! Below is the article from Covington News. I am so excited for my sister and her family.
Primary colors: Democratic chairman, District 3 commission, races will result in runoffs
Newton County BOC Dist. 3
Matthew Eason 311 (29.45%)*Keith Micham 745 (70.55%)
The people have spoken and Keith Mitcham won the Republican nomination for the District 3 Board of Commissioners seat while Nancy Schulz and Jimmy Clark will face each other in a runoff after voting closed in Tuesday's primary elections.
The Democrats won't know who faces Mitcham until Aug. 5 after Jimmy Clark and Nancy Schulz split the majority of votes needed to declare a winner.
Clark garnered 564 of the 1375 or 41 percent of the casted votes while Schulz received 486 or 35 percent. In order to declare a clear winner, one candidate has to secure more than 50 percent.
Schulz said she was disappointed with the voter turnout but thanked the people who did vote.
"There were five candidates and we knew it would be split and probably be tough," Schulz said. "This is the first time for me and I am appreciative of those who came out and voted for me."
Meanwhile, Clark is happy to have an opportunity to face Schulz in the runoff in three weeks.
"I am quite pleased and I look forward to going on and winning in November," he said.
Mitcham won over Matthew Eason, gathering more than 70 percent of the votes. Out of 1,056 votes casted, Mitcham garnered 745 to Eason's 311.
"I guess being my first time through, it's a new experience and I kind of hoped going into it I would be successful," Mitcham said.
Mitcham added the race will take on a new face as soon as he finds out who he will face in November's general election.
"They are both going to be tough to beat," he said of Schulz and Clark. "My district is basically split with the Democrat vote."
Matthew Eason 311 (29.45%)*Keith Micham 745 (70.55%)
The people have spoken and Keith Mitcham won the Republican nomination for the District 3 Board of Commissioners seat while Nancy Schulz and Jimmy Clark will face each other in a runoff after voting closed in Tuesday's primary elections.
The Democrats won't know who faces Mitcham until Aug. 5 after Jimmy Clark and Nancy Schulz split the majority of votes needed to declare a winner.
Clark garnered 564 of the 1375 or 41 percent of the casted votes while Schulz received 486 or 35 percent. In order to declare a clear winner, one candidate has to secure more than 50 percent.
Schulz said she was disappointed with the voter turnout but thanked the people who did vote.
"There were five candidates and we knew it would be split and probably be tough," Schulz said. "This is the first time for me and I am appreciative of those who came out and voted for me."
Meanwhile, Clark is happy to have an opportunity to face Schulz in the runoff in three weeks.
"I am quite pleased and I look forward to going on and winning in November," he said.
Mitcham won over Matthew Eason, gathering more than 70 percent of the votes. Out of 1,056 votes casted, Mitcham garnered 745 to Eason's 311.
"I guess being my first time through, it's a new experience and I kind of hoped going into it I would be successful," Mitcham said.
Mitcham added the race will take on a new face as soon as he finds out who he will face in November's general election.
"They are both going to be tough to beat," he said of Schulz and Clark. "My district is basically split with the Democrat vote."
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i voted! straight republican ticket!
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