Early voting begins today for May 22 primary

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Karen Armstrong

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Today marks the beginning of the three-week early voting period for Georgia’s May 22 primary. Voters in many counties can vote for governor, U.S. Congress and the state legislature.

In Dawson County, polls will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. until May 18. There will also be one Saturday voting day May 12 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Voters can choose from five Republican candidates for governor or two Democrats. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, state Senator Michael Williams, former state Senator Hunter Hill and Clay Tippins are the Republican candidates.

State Representatives Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans are the Democrats campaining for the state’s top office.

There are two local races for Dawson County voters to weigh in on. District 9 state Rep. Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), who is seeking his fourth term in the state legislature, is being challenged by Mark Hajduk (R-Cumming).

There is also an important race for Dawson County Board of Education where incumbent Chairperson Karen Armstrong is being challenged by Joe Stapp.

Joe Stapp

 

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