Politics & Government
Election Qualifying Complete: Many Seats Unopposed
Paperwork for those wanting to run for office ended Friday. Here is the list names that will appear on the ballot.
Candidate qualifying ended today at noon. Below are the complete lists of those running for office.
The primaries for the partisan elections, as well as the non-partisan elections, are set for July 31. Voters should be registered by July 2 to cast their ballots.
For the Nov. 6 general election, which includes voting for president, citizens should be registered by Oct. 9.
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District maps for state and federal elections are attached.
Cobb Democrats
Cobb County Commission District 4 Candidates:
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- Michael Rhett—3419 Bryan Way, Marietta, GA, 30008
- Lisa Cupid—7140 Silver Mine Crossing, Austell, GA, 30168
- Connie Taylor—3054 Macedonia Dr, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Ruth Negron—4267 Meadows Lake Trail, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Woody Thompson—6280 Austin Drive, Mableton, GA, 30126 (Incumbent)
- Monica Delancy—595 Six Flags Dr #812, Austell, GA, 30168
Cobb County Board of Education District 3 Candidates:
- Karyn Harrison—4900 Nesta Ct, Mableton, GA, 30126
- David Morgan—6570 Brandemere Way, Austell, GA, 30168 (Incumbent)
- Bobby Allen—4132 Maple Lane, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Cobb County Board of Education District 7 Candidate:
- Alison Bartlett—2725 Winsley Dr, Marietta GA 30064 (Incumbent)
Cobb County Sheriff Candidate:
- Gregory Gilstrap—1040 Trestle Dr, Austell, GA 30126
Cobb Republicans
Cobb County Commission Chairman:
- Mike Boyce—148 Woodlawn Dr, Marietta, GA 30067
- Bill Byrne—886 Lake Holland Blvd, Marietta GA, 30064
- Larry Savage—4226 Columns Dr, Marietta, GA, 30067
- Tim Lee—1480 Bentcreek Dr, Marietta, GA, 30062 (Incumbent)
Cobb County Board of Education District 1 Candidate:
- Randy Scamihorn—2405 Owens Landing Way, Kennesaw, GA, 30152
Cobb County Board of Education District 5 Candidate:
- Stephanie Henry—4656 Mountain Creek Dr NE, Roswell, GA, 30075
- David Banks—3262 Blakeford Club Dr, Marietta, GA—30062 (Incumbent)
- Lisa Hanson—4623 Wickford Circle NE, Roswell, GA 30075
Cobb County Board of Education District 7 Candidate:
- Heather Ryan—715 Braidwood Ridge NW, Acworth, GA 30101
- Larry Darnell—4820 Overland Dr, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Brad Wheeler—1309 Kingsbury Ct, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Cobb County Sheriff Candidate:
- Neil Warren—1066 Polo Club Dr, Marietta, GA 30064 (Incumbent)
State Court Clerk
- Diane Webb—1570 Corner Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Judge Probate Court
- Kelli Wolk—1622 Concord Meadows Dr, Smyrna, GA, 30082
Chief Magistrate Judge
- Frank Cox—818 Colston Road SW, Marietta, GA 30064
Tax Commissioner
- Gail Downing—2565 Chimney Springs Dr, Marietta, GA 30062
County Surveyor
- Donald Perryman—2840 Baker Road, Acworth, GA, 30101
Clerk of Superior Court
- Joan Davis—983 Oakleigh Manor Ct, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Rebecca Keathon—3745 Park Trace NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- John Skelton—593 Leah Dr, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Cobb Non-Partisan
State Court Judges:
POST 1
Melodie Clayton (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square Suite 3B
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1741
POST 2
Maria Golick (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 3C
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1761
POST 3
Irma B. Glover (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 4B
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1711
POST 4
Kathryn J. Tanksley (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 3A
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1701
POST 6
Toby Prodgers (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 4C
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1731
POST 7
Carl W. Bowers (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square 3D
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-8001
JUDGE OF STATE COURT – DIVISION II
POST 2
Larry Burke
5750 Fairwood Dr.
Acworth, GA 30101
770-421-1297
Gene Clark
1379 Peppergrass Ct.
Acworth, GA 30101
770-427-3131
Joyette Holmes
1363 Pembridge Trace NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
770-428-4220
Marsha Lake
2971 Winterthur Close
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-425-6061
POST 3
Rob Leonard (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 2C
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1771
POST 5
Eric Brewton (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square 1A
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-8502
State and Federal
State Senate—District 33
Steve Thompson (Incumbent)
1170 Longwood Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
Party: Democratic
Age: 61
Occupation: Owner, Business Services Co.
Website: www.senatorstevethompson.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Senate—District 37
Lindsey Tippins (Incumbent)
139 Midway Rd, Nw
Marietta, GA 30064-1553
E-Mail: ltippins@bellsouth.net
Party: Republican
Age: 62
Occupation: Underground utility contractor
Website: www.tippinsforsenate.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State House—District 38 (formerly District 33)
David Wilkerson (Incumbent)
909 Tranquil Dr
Austell, GA 30106-1430
E-Mail: info@wilkersonforcobb.com
Party: Democratic
Age: 43
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Website: www.wilkersonforcobb.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State House—District 36
Earl Ehrhart (Incumbent)
5500 Wright Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Party: Republican
Age: 52
Occupation: Businessman
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
U.S. House—District 11
Phil Gingrey (Incumbent)P.O. Box U
Marietta, GA 30061 Party: Republican
Age: 69
Occupation: Physician
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Michael S. Opitz
PMB 202, 1000 Whitlock Ave., Suite 320
Marietta, GA 30064 Party: Republican
Age: 66
Occupation: Mediator & Arbitrator
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 William Llop
180 Allen Road NE
Suite 207 North
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
E-Mail: William@williamllopcpaforcongress.com Party: Republican
Age: 53
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Website: www.williamllopcpaforcongress.com
Date Qualified: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Patrick Thompson
4651 Woodstock Road Suite 208 PMB 223
Roswell, GA 30075
E-Mail: jpatrickthompson@yahoo.com Party: Democratic
Age: 55
Occupation: Sales Manager
Website: www.patrickthompsonforcongress.com
Date Qualified: Friday, May 25, 2012
U.S. House—District 13
David Scott (Incumbent)PO Box 960821
Riverdale, GA 30296
E-Mail: david@davidscottforcongress.com Party: Democratic
Age: 66
Occupation: CEO, Owner, Dayn-Mark Advertising Agency
Website: http://www.davidscottforcongress.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 S. Malik
6493 River Run Rd
Riverdale, GA 30274-1817
E-Mail: malikshahid03@aol.com Party: Republican
Age: 63
Occupation: Businessman
Date Qualified: Friday, May 25, 2012
District Attorney—Cobb Circuit
Vic ReynoldsP.O. Box 4894
Marietta, GA 30061 Party: Republican
Age: 55
Occupation: Attorney
Website: www.vicreynolds.org
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Cindi Yeager
222 Rippling Dr, Nw
Marietta, GA 30064-1844
E-Mail: yeagerlaw@bellsouth.net Party: Republican
Age: 50
Occupation: Atorney
Website: www.cindiyeager.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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