Blog Topic: Raging Election

In the Loop: Poll: Paul Broun Leads in Senate Race

By Blake Aued | March 10, 2014 1:39pm

Was it the gun giveaway? Whatever the reason, Rep. Paul Broun (R-Athens) has opened up a double-digit lead in the Republican U.S. Senate primary, according to a new poll conducted by the liberal groups Better Georgia and Public Policy Polling.

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In the Loop: Qualifying Wrap-up: Herb Gilmore, Sharyn Dickerson

By Blake Aued | March 7, 2014 12:53pm

Herb Gilmore.

Qualifying for the May 20 and Nov. 4 elections concluded Friday with no one other than Tim Denson challenging Mayor Nancy Denson. Sharyn Dickerson signed up to run against Commissioner Doug Lowry. Herb Gilmore made Commission District 3 a four-person race. Gregory Davis stepped up to fill Denise Spangler's school board seat. And there are 16, count 'em, 16 people running for state school superintendent.

Here's a look at who'll be on the Athens ballot:

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In the Loop: Thursday Qualifying: Jared Bailey

By Blake Aued | March 6, 2014 6:21pm

Qualifying for the May 20 and Nov. 4 elections continued Thursday with Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Jared Bailey opting to run for re-election rather than mayor. Democrat Michelle Nunn qualified for the Senate race, too.

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In the Loop: Wednesday Qualifying: Jason Carter

By Blake Aued | March 5, 2014 6:32pm

Qualifying for the May 20 and Nov. 4 elections continued Wednesday with state Sen. Jason Carter (D-Decatur) formally challenging Gov. Nathan Deal. Here's a look at who'll be on the Athens ballot so far:

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In the Loop: Tuesday Qualifying: Tim Denson

By Blake Aued | March 4, 2014 6:42pm

Qualifying for the May 20 and Nov. 4 elections continued Tuesday. Tim Denson formally challenged Mayor Nancy Denson, but no one has signed up for several local offices, and a number of races remain uncontested.

Here's a look at who'll be on the Athens ballot so far:

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In the Loop: Monday Qualifying: Broun, Deal, Denson, More

By Blake Aued | March 3, 2014 5:39pm

Qualifying for the May 20 and Nov. 4 elections started Monday morning. Here's a look at who's on the Athens ballot so far.

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In the Loop: UPDATE: Mayor Nancy Denson Has #Swag

By Blake Aued | March 3, 2014 1:41pm

Let's just say Mayor Nancy Denson had no trouble paying the $1,350 qualifying fee.

Denson is on pace to shatter Athens political fundraising records. Her campaign announced a war chest of $85,409 Sunday night, including $20,470 raised in the past five days alone.

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In the Loop: Jason Carter Wows Athens Dems; Keith Heard Is Running for Insurance Commissioner

By Blake Aued | February 28, 2014 12:56pm

An estimated 400 people turned out to hear a speech by state Sen. Jason Carter (D-Decatur), the party's likely nominee for governor, at a Clarke County Democratic Committee fundraiser Thursday night at the Classic Center.

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Homedrone: Watch This Senate Candidate Cover Jimi Hendrix

By Blake Aued | February 24, 2014 11:14am

Derrick Grayson represents everything the tea party is all about: sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.

Well, the latter one, at least. Grayson—a longshot Republican U.S. Senate candidate nicknamed The Minister of Truth—moonlights in a Jimi Hendrix Experience cover band called The AXIS Experience

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In the Loop: Union Endorses Melissa Link for ACC Commission

By Blake Aued | February 17, 2014 2:04pm

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union has endorsed Melissa Link in the Athens-Clarke County Commission District 3 race.

The UFCW represents 1.3 million grocery, retail, meat packing and food processing workers.

"We applaud your support for working men and women and wish you success in the upcoming election and in the days ahead," says a letter to Link from UFCW President Steve Lomax dated Feb. 13.

Link faces Rachel Watkins and Herb Gilmore in the District 3 race.

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