Runoffs set for Augusta mayor, commission seats

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With 9 candidates operating for Augusta mayor, none of them gained the 50 p.c wanted to win the put up outright.

So the highest two vote-getters – Garnett Johnson and Steven Kendrick – will go right into a runoff.

With all precincts reporting, Kendrick received 14,058 votes, in comparison with Johnson’s 13,848 votes. Of the opposite candidates, Daniel Bradshaw received 987 votes, Charlie Hannah received 706, A.Okay. Hasan received 854, Robert Ingham received 344, Lucas Johnson received 453, Lori Myles received 1,262 and Marion Williams received 3,178.

As a result of advance voting had a record-breaking turnout, election officers had low expectations for Tuesday. However in-person Election Day turnout was fairly good, giving candidates an opportunity to see loads of faces as they toured polling websites.

Kendrick made his means throughout Richmond County on Tuesday to a number of polling places.

Kendrick is Augusta’s former tax commissioner, a task he served in for 13 years. He left that workplace a couple of months in the past to pursue the mayor’s workplace.

Kendrick says what separates him from different candidates is his expertise. He believes his years working in Augusta authorities make him prepared for the job.

He stated he is aware of the wants of the town, the problems and what residents need. He says that’s what’s going to assist him hit the bottom operating his first day in workplace.

Johnson visited a minimum of 21 polling websites Tuesday.

He says a variety of the voters he’s talked to are excited for change and a brand new perspective.

Johnson is the proprietor of Augusta Workplace Options, an organization he based and grew regionally.

“As mayor, I’ll work to make it simpler for companies to develop right here in Augusta and supply good-paying jobs,” he instructed Information 12 earlier. “My marketing campaign is targeted on a dialog no different candidate is having: ‘Who’s on the aspect of the taxpayer?’”

He stated too many neighborhoods in Augusta have been left behind.

“As mayor, I’ll prioritize bringing infrastructure in all elements of the town, with a spotlight for underserved and underrepresented elements of Augusta,” he stated.

He stated he has a observe report that focuses on doing as a substitute of speaking.

“Augusta’s subsequent mayor must be accountable to the taxpayer,” he stated. “I’ll just do that.”

Augusta Fee

Additionally up for grabs in Tuesday’s election had been Augusta Fee seats in Districts 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Runoffs are possible in a number of of these races.

With all precincts reporting, listed below are the outcomes as of late Tuesday:

• District 2: Leroy ”Ray Montana” Crew, 191; Charles Cummings, 333; Cleveland Garrison, 321; Ralph Gunter Sr., 375; Von Pouncey, 438 (runoff); and Stacy Pulliam, 1,404 (runoff).
• District 4: Alvin Mason, 2,541 (winner); Betty Reece, 1,940.
• District 6: Jeremy Johnson, 1,385; Tony Lewis, 1,951 (winner); Mario Taylor Sr., 461.
• District 8: Brandon Garrett 4,329 (winner).
• District 10: John Clark, 9,070 (runoff); Robert Cooks, 3,526 (runoff); Wayne Guilfoyle, 5,865.

Different native races

• Newcomer Alison Sofa gained the Columbia County Fee District 4 seat over incumbent Dewey Galeas in a 2,161-1,928 vote.
• Kristi Baker gained the Columbia County Board of Schooling District 2 seat with 4,485 votes.
• Judy Teasley gained the Columbia County Board of Schooling District 2 seat with 4,271 votes.
• Ashley Wright gained her Augusta District Superior Court docket decide race with 24,830 votes.
• Jesse Stone gained his Augusta District Superior Court docket decide race with 17,092 votes.

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