Jester, who has been a vocal advocate for financial reforms and infrastructure improvements in her time on the board, said she’ll be ready for whoever ultimately emerges from the Democratic primary in May. In the state House races, Rep. Karen Bennett is unopposed for House District 94, Rep. Doreen Carter is unopposed in House District 92, Rep. Viola Davis is unopposed for House District 87, Rep. Karla Drenner is unopposed for House District 85, Rep. Scott Holcomb is unopposed for House District 81, Rep. Billy Mitchell is unopposed for House District 88 and state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver is unopposed for House District 82.

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You can register online with the Secretary of State’s Office by clicking here. “We have a lot more to do,” Jester said. State Sen. Elena Parent, Senate District 42, is running for reelection unopposed. They are Kevin Alexander, David Manuel, Willie Mosley Jr. and Deirdre Pierce. The District 3 school board race features four candidates. If you value having local news that isn’t behind a paywall, consider becoming a supporter of Decaturish. becoming a monthly supporter of Decaturish. 03/13/2018 — Decatur, GA - DeKalb County commissioner Nancy Jester listens to citizens speak during a DeKalb County board of commissioners meeting in Decatur, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. I am a Democrat running to represent all of the people in District 1 not just the special interests. You can look up your registration status by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State’s “My Voter Page.” To visit the My Voter Page, click here. The race for District 6 commissioner has three candidates: Former Clarkston Mayor Ted Terry, “smart development” advocate Emily Halevy and public health data analyst Maryam Ahmad. The School Board races, which are nonpartisan, will be competitive this year. Your support keeps our content free for everyone.

Nancy Jester first won her District 1 seat — which represents DeKalb’s more conservative northern tip, as well as the Chamblee, Doraville and Tucker areas — in a 2014 special election. For more information about becoming a paid supporter, click here. Ben Truman: My three main priorities for DeKalb County include bolstering funding for DeKalb County Schools by raising property taxes, repairing existing infrastructure and improving public safety by increasing pay for police and firefighters. Website Design by. Hubert Owens Jr. is running as a Republican for that seat. Want Decaturish delivered to your inbox every morning? State Rep. Matthew Wilson, D-Brookhaven, likewise has no primary challenge for the House District 80 seat but has a Republican general election opponent: Alan Cole. State Rep. Renitta Shannon, D-Decatur, faces a Democratic primary challenge from Harmel “Mel” Codi for House District 84. The voter registration deadline for the primary election is April 20. Ben Truman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the DeKalb County Commission to represent District 1 in Georgia.Truman lost in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020. People who wish to vote will need to bring one of the following forms of identification, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office: – Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), – A Georgia Driver’s License, even if expired, – Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state. If you find you are not registered and want to be registered in time for the next election, there are a few ways you can get back on the voter rolls. There will be a number of contested seats on the ballot but also a few notable races with no opposition. Senate District 41 is an open seat being vacated by Stephen Henson. Help us provide you with free, quality local news.

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Cynthia Yaxon's qualifying paperwork listed her as "retired, entrepreneur, writer.". The well connected have led the district down the wrong path. “Whoever the Democratic candidate for that seat is,” Jackson said, “they’re going to have to mobilize Sally Harrell’s support system.”.

The only Republican member of DeKalb County’s Board of Commissioners will face Democratic opposition in her quest for re-election. MD Naser: a. I attended Henderson Mill Elementary School, Henderson Middle School, Lakeside High School and Georgetown University. That won’t be the case in 2020. There are five Democrats running: Gil Freeman, Mohammed Jahangir Hossain, Kim Jackson, Beverly Jones and Sabrina McKenzie.