McKillip Says Rumor About Partitioning of Oconee County During Redistricting Is False

Athens Rep. Doug McKillip says the rumor floating around Oconee County that he has a deal with House Speaker David Ralston to create for himself a more Republican district including parts of Oconee County is false.

McKillip represents the 115th District, one of two districts in the Georgia House of Representatives that lies entirely in Clarke County. He was elected in 2006, 2008 and 2010 as a Democrat, but he switched to the Republican Party before the start of this year’s legislative session.

Oconee County lies entirely in the 113th District, but that district also includes parts of Clarke, Morgan and Oglethorpe counties.

Oconee County votes Republican, while Clarke usually votes Democratic.

The legislature is expected to be back in session in August to deal with redistricting.

McKillip has been in Oconee County twice in recent weeks to introduce himself and offer his services.

For details on what McKillip said about redistricting and during his recent visits, go to Oconee County Observations.