Here’s Who’s On The Run
The Secretary of State of Georgia has put up the list of people who have qualified to run for office this year.
Among the highlights, Sonny Perdue has competition! It’s not serious and the guy who is running against him is young and to the right of Atilla, but at least it will force the Governor to have to answer some questions.
Also of interest is that only two Republicans are running for Lt. Governor. Given the weakness of Ralph Reed due to his connections to the Jack Abramov scandal, it’s surprising that more Republicans are not at least testing the waters.
Denise Majette has also returned to politics. Two years after losing statewide in her effort to become the first Female African American Senator from Georgia, Majette is again committing to a state wide election. This time she’s running for State School Superintendent. She stands a good chance of at least winning the Democratic Nomination and may win the race given that Kathy Cox, the incumbent has primary competition.
Two office holders who were considered likely to seek other office are sticking where they are. First, Attorney General Thurbert Baker has re-upped for this campaign. Also re-upping is Mike Thurmond, who is the Labor Commissioner.
In the Congressional Races, only John Lewis has already won. No one would dare run against him. Cynthia McKinney may have lucked out. She has two primary opponents. They may split the ABC vote and give her the opportunity to again garner the needed majority to win. The closest race will be in Savannah where Max Burns will try to capture the seat held by John Barrow.
State Legislative races are not yet clear. A Federal Court has demanded that qualifying extend to noon on May 5. Republican redistricting plans have been challenged in Athens and it will be some time until the appeals and constitutionality of the lines can be considered. If Athens suit is successful, election results may only be temporary as hundreds of other suits may follow.
If you are not registered to vote, there is still time! Just Click Here to download a registration form.
If you want to know more about those seeking to represent you and those who do, Just Click Here!
May 4th, 2006 at 3:41 am
The notion that Ralph Reed might be 1st successor to the governor’s mansion is enough to make me lose my appetite. I take it as a good sign that he only has one opponent, as opposition won’t be split in the primary.
And I really don’t think Denise Majette deserves any kind of office, after deserting her House seat.
(This is also time to be thankful we have open primaries in Georgia.
May 5th, 2006 at 11:25 am
Don’t be so sure about Ralph Reed’s “weakness.”
Remember who votes in the GOP primary in this state and that under our open primary system, many moderates may be voting on the Democratic ticket to settle the highest profile primary battle-Cox/Taylor.
May 8th, 2006 at 6:26 pm
Thanks for the link to the voter registration.. reminded me that I’m old enough to register now.
And forget any GOP candidates for Lt. Governor, Jim Martin is the man for the job (in the interest of full disclosure, I interned for his campaign.)
May 17th, 2006 at 2:41 pm
The web site listed as If you want to know more about those seeking to represent you and those who do, Just Click Here! does not contain the list of candiates for the Primary elections in Georgia. If you want a list of all the candidates, click here
May 17th, 2006 at 3:17 pm
Luther, that link is in the first sentence of the blog post. The Vote Smart website is a place you can go to find out more information.