📊 The Gist: The Democratic primary for DeKalb County CEO will proceed to a runoff, as no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote. Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson are the top two contenders.
🔍 Why It Matters: The runoff election will determine the Democratic candidate for DeKalb County CEO, a critical position for local governance and community leadership. The runoff will be held June 18.
🗳️ What’s Happening:
- Lorraine Cochran-Johnson led with 46.28% of the vote.
- Larry Johnson followed with 34.36%.
- Steve Bradshaw received 19.37%.
🌐 Between the Lines: The close race indicates a competitive runoff, with both top candidates needing to consolidate support from Bradshaw’s voters to secure a majority.
🔭 The Big Picture: As the candidates prepare for the runoff, their ability to engage and mobilize voters will be crucial. Both Cochran-Johnson and Johnson will likely intensify their campaigns to secure the decisive votes needed to win.
💬 Your Take: What do you think about the upcoming runoff for the DeKalb County CEO Democratic primary? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
