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In the not-so-old days, nearly all races were decided in the primary election as it was a rarity to find a Republican in south Georgia.
Today, while that has changed substantially, there are still several races which will essentially be decided by the primary election on Tuesday, including Probate Judge, Superior Court Clerk, Coroner, Tax Assessor Post 1, and County Commission Super District 5.
Approximately 8 percent of the voters registered have already cast their ballots, leaving a large number, more than 54,000, who have yet to vote. Some voters think that the primary election is just a “practice” for the general election in November, but consider that not only will five races be determined on Tuesday, the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum will be decided as well.
Tuesday is a crucial day for a number of reasons, and with such critical races and decisions being decided, it’s not a fair and democratic process if only a small percentage of eligible voters go to the polls.
Make your voice heard, and make your vote count. If you don’t participate, you dont’ get the opportunity to make your choice and your opinion count.
Your vote matters. Vote Tuesday at your precinct and help determine the future of your community.
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