Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently signed into law the elections bill, moving primary elections for state offices from July to May 20. House Bill 310 aligns state office primaries with the date of the primary for federal offices, which was set by a federal judge.
Primary elections are moved from July to May 20
The court moved the date for federal elections earlier after ruling that the state’s runoff period must last at least 45 days, to provide time for military ballots. The primary runoff will occur July 22.
“The General Assembly acted swiftly on this issue, and I have as well, so that local election officials and candidates can prepare,” Deal said. “Given the federal mandate that we move up our primary date for federal elections, this is the best move for voters’ time and taxpayers’ money.”
“The General Assembly acted swiftly on this issue, and I have as well, so that local election officials and candidates can prepare,” Deal said. “Given the federal mandate that we move up our primary date for federal elections, this is the best move for voters’ time and taxpayers’ money.”
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#1
publis
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01/31/14 at 10:00 AM
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Well I do declare. James Pruett, Johnnie Crosby and their motley brethren might just get an honest days work in up there in our state capital during this here legislative session. If only because they are not able to start kissing babies and shaking hands in their attempts to fill up their campaign coffers until the session ends. All the political prancing may just be cast aside in favor of fair and balanced legislation that can flow through the processes smoothly.
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Ron Daniels
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01/31/14 at 06:24 PM
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Senator Crosby isn't running for re-election.
#3
publis
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02/01/14 at 07:57 AM
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Sir, why would you steal my joy and rain on my parade? Ronald I do not know if that disclosure is a consolation or a catalyst for apprehension.
