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By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - Pike County Times keeps a close eye on the many facets of each election that and its potential effects on Pike County and its citizens. This election cycle is no different.
There is an election page where each candidate was asked to submit their contact information and why they are running for office in less than 500 words and a copy of the audio of the District 131 political forum that was played on the radio last week.
There is also a list of upcoming voting dates and links to campaign disclosures for local and District 131 candidates. Pike County Times encourages readers to get educated on your candidates and to make your voice heard at the ballot box.
Introduction to Candidates
Click here to read "BREAKING NEWS: 2020 Local Election and Voting Information."
This page has a copy of voting dates as well. Early voting in person began on Monday and will run through the Friday prior to Election Day on June 9.
There is a mandatory Saturday voting day on May 30.
District 131 Political Forum Can Be Heard Online
On May 14, 2020, the Upson County Republican Party and WTGA Fun 101 Thomaston presented a Republican Candidate Forum with Upson County Commission candidates and District 131 candidates.Pike County Times has uploaded the audio copy of the forum for the District 131 candidates. Click here to listen.
Local Candidate Campaign Disclosures
[Note from the Editor: I have redacted street addresses for candidates and donors on here because the county candidate information wouldn't be on the web if it weren't for Pike County Times. I am doing things by my standards which are pretty high, and I won't be putting home addresses out here.]
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Briar Johnson. Briar Johnson, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat. Chairman Johnson will enter this seat with no opposition in January.
*CONTESTED* Commission District 3 will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held Jason Proctor who won this special election in November of 2019. Jason Proctor, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat. He is being challenged by Homer Gibbins, Jr.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Jason Proctor.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Homer Gibbins, Jr.
*CONTESTED* Commission District 4 will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held James Jenkins. James Jenkins, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat. He is being challenged by Tricia Gwyn.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for James Jenkins.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Tricia Gwyn.
Tax Commissioner will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Donna M. Chapman. Donna Chapman, Incumbent has qualified for this seat and will continue in this seat in January.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Donna Chapman.
*CONTESTED* Superior Court Clerk will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Pam Thompson who was appointed to fill the rest of Carolyn Williams' term when she retired in 2019. Pam Thompson, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat. She will be challenged by Rebekah Hanson.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Pam Thompson.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Rebekah Hanson.
*CONTESTED* Probate Judge will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Lynn Brandenburg who is retiring at the end of this term. Ginny Blakeney and Brent Taylor have qualified for this seat.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Ginny Blakeney.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Brent Taylor.
Magistrate Judge will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Marcia J. Callaway-Ingram. Marcia Callaway-Ingram, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat and will continue in this seat in January.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Marcia Callaway-Ingram
Sheriff will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Jimmy Thomas. Jimmy Thomas, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat and will continue in this seat in January.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Jimmy Thomas.
Coroner will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Terrell Moody. Terrell Moody, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat and will continue in this seat in January.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Terrell Moody.
Board of Education District 3 will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Emily O’Steen. Emily O'Steen, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat and will continue in this seat in January.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Emily O'Steen.
*CONTESTED* Board of Education District 4 will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Beth Camp. Incumbent Beth Camp is running for the State House Representative 131 since Incumbent Ken Pullin has given notification that he is not running for re-election. Marcie Bradberry and Chris Childress have both qualified for this seat.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Marcie Bradberry.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Chris Childress.
*CONTESTED* Board of Education District 5 will be on the ballot. This seat is currently held by Denise Burrell. Denise Burrell, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat. She is being challenged by Marci Hanson.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Denise Burrell.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Marci Hanson.
State House District 131 Candidates
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Republican Beth Camp.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Republican Kenny Coggins.
The winner of the Republican Primary will face Democrat Chris Benton in the November Election.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Democrat Chris Benton.
State Senate District 16 Candidates
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Republican Marty Harbin.
Republican Marty Harbin will face Democrat Cinquez Jester in the November Election.
Click here to read the campaign disclosure for Cinquez Jester.
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