Nearly half of Walker County’s registered voters showed up at the polls yesterday. Voter turnout was at 47%. More than 21,000 ballots were cast.
Election results from last night. Republican Congressman Clay Fuller won reelection to represent the 14th Congressional District. Fuller won over Shawn Harris. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson to be the next Governor in Georgia. Democrat Senator John Ossoff won reelection defeating Republican Mike Collins. Georgia State House District 1, Mike Cameron won reelection defeating Steven Disbrow. State Senate District 53, Incumbent Republican Lanny Thomas topped Democrat John Zibluk.
The Georgia Republican Party has responded to last night’s election results, following losses by Republican candidates. In a statement, the party said the outcome was not what its candidates had worked to achieve, but emphasized that it respects the will of Georgia voters. Republican leaders say their focus now turns to strengthening local party organizations, welcoming new voices, and developing future leaders. The statement also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to faith, families, freedom, and building Georgia’s future.
Sharon J. Evans will continue serving as Walker County Tax Commissioner for the next two years after being elected without opposition. In an announcement, Evans said the special election scheduled for November 3rd was canceled in August by the Walker County Board of Elections because no opposing candidates qualified. Evans completed the qualifying process and paid the required qualifying fee. However, her name did not appear on the ballot. Evans thanked Walker County residents for their trust and support and said she looks forward to continuing to serve the community.
Gordon Lee High School and Blood Assurance are hosting a blood drive Friday, in honor of 15-year-old student Will Nave, who suffered serious injuries in a golf cart accident in August and required multiple brain surgeries and blood transfusions. The drive will be held from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the school campus. All blood donors will receive a T-shirt and a 25-dollar e-gift card. Appointments are encouraged through Blood Assurance’s online donation scheduler.