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Senter enters race for commission seat

Kimbo Senter has announced his candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Hall County Board of Commissioners.

February 12, 2010 | Melissa Weinman | Elections


Democrats urge for boost to school funds

ATHENS - As he and four other Democratic candidates in the race for Georgia's governor squared off Tuesday in their first televised debate, David Poythress made at least one promise none of the other candidates in his party made.

February 02, 2010 | Ashley Fielding | Elections


Blairsville doctor to seek House seat

There is another Republican in the running for Georgia's 9th District seat in Congress.

January 22, 2010 | Ashley Fielding | Elections


Deal to appear on Fox News Channel program today

U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal is scheduled to appear on "Your World with Neil Cavuto" today on the Fox News Channel.

January 21, 2010 | | Elections


Forsyth County commissioner no longer seeking vacant state House post

Brian Tam isn't going anywhere. Citing his commitment to Forsyth, the county commissioner has announced that he will not run for the state legislature. Tam said Friday he made the decision after careful consideration and discussions with family and friends. "It was a tough decision," he said. "I looked forward to serving at the state level, but I think staying on the board of commissioners is the best thing for the county." In July, Tam ...

January 18, 2010 | Jennifer Sami Times regional staff | Elections


Mike Evans drops out of congressional race

Citing financial concerns, Mike Evans of Forsyth County announced Wednesday that he is dropping out of the race for the 9th District seat in the U.S. House.

January 13, 2010 | By Jennifer Sami Times regional staff | Elections


Area residents donate to push their candidate to the top

In 2009, Hall County proved to be one of the state's greatest campaign contributors. With more than $815,000 in contributions to candidates for political office, Hall County's 2009 campaign contributions rank fifth in the state, following only Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Chatham and Gwinnett counties, according to the State Ethics Commission. And nearly a quarter of the donations Hall County shored up last year went to support the campaign of hometown gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal. Deal, ...

January 13, 2010 | Ashley Fielding | Elections


Hall elections director looks to drop 'interim' from title

Every new job has an adjustment period.

January 09, 2010 | Melissa Weinman | Elections


Deal campaign raised $600K in last half of ’09

ATLANTA - Friday was a dollar deadline in the race for Georgia governor as the crowded field of candidates faced a key hurdle: demonstrating they can raise enough cash to go the distance.

January 09, 2010 | From staff, wire reports | Elections


Gailey won’t seek re-election as commissioner

Hall County Commissioner Steve Gailey has announced he will not seek re-election this year. The District 3 commissioner is beginning his eighth year on the panel. Gailey said he is looking to run for another county position in 2012, though he hasn't made any decisions yet. "Whatever I run for will be a countywide election," Gailey said. He is also looking forward to taking some time off. Gailey said he has been in politics continuously ...

January 08, 2010 | Melissa Weinman | Elections


Gillsville sets special election for council seat

Gillsville City Hall will soon be open for those eyeing a seat on City Council.

January 04, 2010 | Melissa Weinman | Elections


Candidates seeking donations before midnight deadline

With midnight the deadline for donations before the beginning of the election year, candidates for all of Georgia's offices have been beating the bushes, and their supporters' e-mail inboxes, for last-minute contributions that will make their campaigns at least look successful.

December 31, 2009 | Ashley Fielding | Elections


Freeman jumps into crowded 9th District House race

A Democrat has jumped into the candidate pool full of Republicans vying for Georgia's 9th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

December 23, 2009 | Ashley Fielding | Elections


Turnout light in area runoff elections

Sometimes, every vote does count.

December 01, 2009 | Edie Rogers | Elections


Runoffs set today for area races

November has come and gone, but election season for 2009 isn't quite over yet. Locally, there will be runoff elections today to decide races in Banks County and the city of Clarkesville. In Banks, voters will be deciding who will fill two newly created seats on the county commission. Voters will have to choose between Ernest Rogers and Fred Wendt for Post 2 and between Robin Trotter and Charles Turk for Post 4. Traditionally, fewer ...

November 30, 2009 | By Brandee A. Thomas and Jeff Gill bthomas@gainesvilletimes.com | jgill@gainesvilletimes.com | Elections


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