Politics & Government

Oconee Election Guide

A look at the races and issues that will be on the ballot Oconee County.

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  • July 2 -
  • July 9-27 - Early voting for primary
  • July 21 - Saturday early voting for primary
  • July 31 - Primary Election
  • Nov. 6 - General Election

  Only Republican and non-partisan candidates have qualified to run for Oconee offices and will face off in the primary election on July 31.  See a list of .

Here are some links to information about important local races to watch:

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On July 31, voters will head to the polls to decide whether or not to impose an additional 1 percent sales tax on every purchase made for the next 10 years. The proceeds from this tax will fund a specified list of transportation projects with a small portion of the proceeds set aside as discretionary transportation spending for local governments. For more on the TSPLOST, click here.

State Offices

Georgia House District 117 was newly-drawn to include parts of Oconee, Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Jackson counties.  Incumbent Rep. Doug McKillip of the former District 115 is being challenged by Athens attorney Regina Quick.  from a June 14th forum at North Oconee High School.

Congressman Paul Broun, first elected during a special election to fill the late Charlie Norwood's seat in Georgia's 10th Congressional Distict has an opponent, .

Presidential Election

As they say, all politics are local. As such, the Presidential election promises to be a hot topic for the next few months. Will you vote for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Join in the discussion on these articles or start your own discussion:

 

Stephanie Gross, Deanna Allen and Kristi Reed contributed to this report.


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