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White County voters will decide four runoff elections in August.

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Primary runoff elections scheduled for Aug. 11

Thursday, June 18, 2020

White County voters will decide four runoff elections in August. The runoffs are a result of no single candidate from a field of three or more received enough votes to cross the 50% threshold in the June 9 primary elections.

Rick Kelley, left, is congratulated by Sheriff Neal Walden after a successful election night. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Kelley wins sheriff, runoff for probate

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, June 11, 2020

After an unprecedented 2020 election season reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, voters finally had their say in primary elections Tuesday, June 9.

White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland Election Coverage – June 9, 2020

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Updates are posted below for unofficial results for local contested races only in White County's General Primary, as well as the Cleveland special elections for mayor and the Ward 2 city council seat and a countywide ESPLOST referendum.

White County voters have already been busy with greater participation than usual in absentee balloting, as well as taking part in early in-person voting, which continues through this Friday, June 5. (File photo/Stephanie HIll)

DECISION DAY FOR VOTERS

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, June 4, 2020

After delays and confusion related to the COVID-19 pandemic, election day will finally arrive Tuesday, June 9. The unprecedented circumstances have actually led to two separate countywide elections being held at the same time, along with a pair of Cleveland special elections.

Voters who find it difficult to cast their early ballot during the week will have a chance this weekend.

Early voting set for this Saturday

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Voters who find it difficult to cast their early ballot during the week will have a chance this weekend. Early voting will be open this Saturday, May 30, for the county, state and federal elections only, and will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stan Gunter

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Three making bid for District 8 State House seat

News Staff

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Three candidates are running for the Georgia House of Representative District 8 seat, which includes which covers parts of White, Rabun, Towns and Union counties. The field includes Republicans Stan Gunter and Steve Townsend and Democrat Dave Cooper.

Victor Anderson

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Four running for District 10 State House

News Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Four candidates are running for the Georgia House of Representative District 10 seat, which includes White and Habersham counties. The field includes Republicans Victor Anderson, Robert Crumley and Jimmy Dean and Democrat Nick Mitchell.

Terry Goodger

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Goodger and Nicholson seek county seat

News Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2020

White County Board of Commissioners District 1 representative Terry Goodger bid for re-election is facing a challenge from Jerry Nicholson. Both are running as Republicans. With no Democratic candidates in the field, the race will be determined in the June 9 General Primary election.

Aaron Autry

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Five want to be next sheriff

News Staff

Thursday, May 14, 2020

White County will have a new sheriff in 2021 following the retirement of Neal Walden. Five candidates are running for the office: Aaron Autry, William Garrett, Rick Kelley, John Murphy and Jeff Ramey.

Carly Adam

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Jarrad, Adam vye for BOE chair

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2020

White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard is seeking a second term after her election in 2016. She is being challenged by Carly Adam. Both are running as Republicans. With no Democratic candidates in the field, the race will be determined in the June 9 General Primary election.