DeKalb County CEO Race Heads to Runoff

May 22, 2024
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📊 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!


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