Runoff Election on August 10th

August 9, 2010

This Tuesday, August 10, is Georgia’s runoff election. Your local polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. You can find personalized voting information, including the location of your polling place, on the Secretary of State’s “MVP” website (click for link).

The Republican runoff includes races for Governor, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, and the Public Service Commission. The Democratic runoff only includes a race for Secretary of State.

Click here to view the Republican sample ballot. Click here to view the Democratic sample ballot.

Please note: If you voted in the Republican primary on July 20, you MUST choose a Republican runoff ballot. If you voted in the Democratic primary on July 20, you MUST choose a Democratic runoff ballot. If you did not vote in the July 20 primary, you can choose either runoff ballot.


Runoff Election Information & Sample Ballots

August 2, 2010

Early voting for the upcoming runoff election is today through Friday, August 6. You can cast your ballot from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on any of these days. The only early voting location for the runoff election is at the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections headquarters located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032, near the Memorial Drive exit on I-285.

On Tuesday, August 10, your regular polling place will be open for the runoff election from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Republican runoff includes races for Governor, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, and the Public Service Commission. The Democratic runoff only includes a race for Secretary of State.

Click here to view the Republican sample ballot. Click here to view the Democratic sample ballot.

Please note: If you voted in the Republican primary on July 20, you MUST choose a Republican runoff ballot. If you voted in the Democratic primary on July 20, you MUST choose a Democratic runoff ballot. If you did not vote in the July 20 primary, you can choose either runoff ballot.


Primary Election on July 20th

July 19, 2010

Please remember to vote in the primary election on Tuesday, July 20. Your regular polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Click here for a link to the Secretary of State’s database which will enable you to find your polling place and retrieve a sample ballot that is specific to your polling location. You can also click the following links to see the countywide Republican and Democratic sample ballots for this primary election.


Advance Voting & Senate Endorsement

July 10, 2010

Advance voting for the primary election is this Monday through Friday, July 12 through 16. The primary election is July 20, a week from this coming Tuesday. You can vote this week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at any of the following advance voting locations that are relatively near our community:

Chamblee Civic Center
3540 Broad Street
Chamblee, GA 30341

DeKalb County Fire Headquarters
Training Conference Room
1950 West Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084

Old DeKalb County Courthouse
101 East Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030

Click these links to see the Republican and Democratic sample ballots for this election. You can also click here to retrieve a sample ballot that is specific to your polling location.

Several constituents have asked for my thoughts about the State Senate race that is brewing in parts of Brookhaven and in the Oglethorpe, Silver Lake, and Murphey Candler areas. If you are voting in the Republican primary, my choice is Fran Millar. Fran is the State Representative from Dunwoody. Having worked with Fran on many issues, including the property assessment freeze that will be on your ballot this November, I can attest that he is the candidate most likely to listen to our community and to be effective for our neighborhoods.


Sample Ballots for the Primary Election

June 21, 2010

DeKalb County has released the Republican and Democratic sample ballots for the 2010 primary election. Click on the links to view each party’s ballot. You can also click here to retrieve a sample ballot that is specific to your polling location.

Early voting for the primary election is already underway. You can cast your ballot any Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections headquarters located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032, near the Memorial Drive exit on I-285. Beginning on July 12th, additional advance voting locations will be opened, including one at the Chamblee Civic Center.

If you would like to have the county mail you an absentee ballot, please click here for the application you’ll need to fill out and mail in Your completed application should be mailed to: DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections, 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.

Please note that the above links include PDF files.


Early Voting Begins June 7th

June 3, 2010

Early voting for the 2010 primary election that will be held on July 20 begins this Monday, June 7, at the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections headquarters located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032, near the Memorial Drive exit on I-285.

Voting is available every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beginning on July 12, additional advance voting locations will be opened, including one at the Chamblee Civic Center. Starting this Monday, however, you can go to the county election headquarters and cast your ballot early without needing an excuse to do so.

If you would like to have the county mail an absentee ballot to you, please click here for the application that you will need to fill out and mail in. This is a PDF file that you’ll need Adobe Reader to view. Your completed application should be mailed to: DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections, 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.


Thank You, Runoff Information & Sample Ballot

December 1, 2008

THANK YOU to everyone who helped secure a 67% victory in last month’s House District 80 election. I greatly appreciate every vote, every yard sign, every financial contribution, everyone who talked with me when I knocked on your door, and everyone who talked with their neighbors about our campaign. In the next two years, as in the past two years, you can expect the same open communication and efforts to enhance the quality of life in our community, improve government accountability, eliminate wasteful spending, and keep our taxes low.

Voting isn’t over, however. Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, is Georgia’s runoff election to decide the winner of those offices for which no candidate received at least 50% + 1 votes in the November election. At stake are one of Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats, a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission, a seat on the Georgia Court of Appeals, a DeKalb County Superior Court judgeship, and a handful of seats on the DeKalb County Board of Education.

Your regular polling location will be open tomorrow from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Please click here to download a copy of the sample ballot. This sample ballot is in PDF format and you will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view it. If you are not sure of your polling location, please click here to use the Secretary of State’s poll locator.

I hope to see you at the polls!


Vote Tuesday!

November 3, 2008

Your regular polling location will be open on Tuesday, November 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anyone standing in line at their polling place by the 7:00 p.m. closing time will be allowed to vote.

Please click here to download a copy of the DeKalb County sample ballot. This sample ballot is in PDF format and you will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view it.

If you are not sure of your polling location, please click here to use the Secretary of State’s poll locator.

On a final note, thank you for allowing me to work for you as your State Representative for the past four years. Win or lose on Election Day, it has been a privilege serving you!


Sample Ballot & Early Voting

October 26, 2008

Please click here to download a copy of the DeKalb County sample ballot for the 2008 General Election. This sample ballot is in PDF format and you will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view it.

Georgia’s early voting period for the General Election is this week. You can vote Monday through Friday, October 27 through 31, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections office, 4380 Memorial Drive, or at one of the following locations which are more convenient to our community:

Brook Run – 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody 30338

Northlake – DeKalb County Fire Headquarters, Training Conference Room, 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker 30084

Downtown Decatur – 330 West Ponce deLeon Avenue, Room A, Decatur 30030

Your regular polling place will be open on Tuesday, November 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Secretary of State Karen Handel and DeKalb County election officials recommend voting early to avoid long lines on Election Day. Please remember to bring a photo ID.


Georgia Conservation Voters Endorsement

October 22, 2008

I am pleased to report that I have been endorsed by the Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) for re-election this year. GCV is the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization. You can read GCV’s list of bipartisan endorsements here (click for link).

For my work in preserving Georgia’s natural heritage, reining in overdevelopment, and advocating for transit solutions as a member of the House Transportation Committee and MARTA Oversight Committee, I have received GCV’s Environmental Leadership Award every year I have served in the General Assembly: 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Thanks for the vote of confidence, GCV!