The DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections has released the unofficial and incomplete results of the Democratic Primary Runoff Election for Georgia Public Service Commission's District 3, showcasing a face-off between Peter Hubbard and Keisha Sean Waites. In the preliminary count, the specifics of which can be found on their website, they detail the community's choice while waiting for any accepted provisional ballots to influence the ultimate outcome.
In a show of appreciation for civic participation, Keisha Smith, the Executive Director of DeKalb VRE said, "We are grateful to all DeKalb County voters who participated in this runoff election and exercised their right to vote." She praised her team for their effort in promoting a secure and accessible election process and acknowledged the hard work of poll workers and staff, according to a recent announcement.
The necessity of a runoff followed the initial primary where no candidate emerged with more than 50 percent of the votes, a common occurrence prompting a deeper dive into the electorate's will. The runoff election, held last Tuesday, was the decisive battle to select the Democratic candidate for the November ballot, where they will confront the Republican nominee.
A crucial step towards the finalization of this election result will be the pre-certification meeting slated for Thursday, at noon, inside DeKalb VRE’s offices located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur, where newly nominated DeKalb BRE members will take their oath. Notably, the members set to be sworn in include Vasu Abhiraman, Travis Bowden, Gail Lee, Dele Lowman, and Karli Swift, a fact mentioned by the DeKalb County government's news release.
For those keen on the comprehensive tally and certified results, these will be accessible via the DeKalb VRE's official website or by reaching out to their offices directly.
