Surprise Results, Election Runoff
The name was familiar, but nobody knew who she was – until she won.
Sandra Bullock won the Democratic party primary in House District 40, ahead of Erick Allen for a seat being vacated by Rep. Rich Golick.
But after the win, she bowed out, citing health concerns.
Once Bullock’s withdrawal becomes official, Allen will become the nominee – and go up against Republican pick Matt Bentley.
In Smyrna, and in some state races, the campaign is not over.
Smyrna voters will choose a new council member in Ward 6 in a runoff election July 24.
Idella Moore finished first in a crowded field, with Tim Gould in second place to force the runoff.
In the District 2 School Board contest, Dr. Jaha Howard defeated Angela Pressley.
In congressional races:
• Rep. David Scott (D-13) will face David Callahan, winner of the Republican primary, and Libertarian candidate Martin Cowen in November for the 13th District congressional seat.
• Lucy McBath will face Kevin Abel in a runoff for the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District. Incumbent Rep. Karen Handel (R-6) was unopposed.
In House District 39 State Rep. Erica Thomas, D-Austell, survived a primary challenge from three fellow Democrats, defeating Sheila Edwards and Tray S. Deadwyler. She will face Republican James “J.W.” Morrow Jr., in November.
Leah Aldridge won the Georgia Senate Republican primary and will face state Sen. Jen Jordan, D-Atlanta, in November for the Senate 6 post.
From the June 2018 issue of The Bright Side, Cobb County Georgia’s Newspaper covering Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, Powder Springs and Austell, GA.
