General Election Is November 4

Early voting for the November 4 mid-term elections continues until Friday, Oct. 31.

Numerous statewide offices are up for grabs, with the biggest slugfest being between Republican incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal and Democrat challenger Jason Carter and between Republican David Perdue and Democrat Michelle Nunn for the U.S. Senate seat.

Those races may end up requiring run-offs as there are also Libertarian candidates on the ballot in both those races.

Locally, two Jasper County commission races are on the ballot.

District two sees long-time former commissioner Charles Hill trying to win his seat back from Bruce Henry who was elected in 2012.

District 4 was also scheduled for election this year, however, only incumbent Craig Salmon qualified. So the only distinctly local race is that for district two commissioner.

Monticello’s own Rep. Susan Holmes as well as Sen. Burt Jones neither face opposition.

For U.S. Congress from the 10th Congressional district, Republican Jody Hice and Democrat I.K. “Kenneth” Dious are battling for that seat.

In addition, there are two proposed constitutional amendments and a proposed statewide referendum which can be read in the legal section.

Early voting takes place in the Courthouse Monday through Friday during business hours. Voters will also be able to cast a ballot this Saturday, Oct. 25.