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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL VOTE From page 1A The following wrap-up sum marizes the main races. The Republican ballot Incumbent Governor Sonny Perdue is facing Ray Mcßerry, a Norcross busi nessman who supports gpo ing back to the 1956 Georgia flag. Former State Senator Casey Cagle and former head of the Christian Coalition Ralph Reed are seeking the nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. For the nomination for Secretary of State, the can didates are Charles Bailey, Karen Handel, Eric Martin andßillStephens. Incumbent State School Superintendent Kathy Cox has a challenge, for the party’s nomination from Danny J. Carter. Former U.S. Rep. Mac Collins has opposition on the ballot from James Neal Harris of Gray. Gary Black, Bob Greer, Brian Kemp and Deanna Strickland are on the bal lot for the nomination for Secretary of Agriculture, while Brent Brown and Chuck Scheid are vying for Commissioner of Labor. Houston County Commissioner Jay Walker is facing a challenge from political newcomer Wayne Overholt. Tony Sellier and Meg Nichols are in a battle for the nomination for the 136th District seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. A number of candidates, including 145th District Rep. Willie L. Talton, 146th District Rep. Larry O’Neal, 147th District Rep. Johnny Floyd, and State Senators Cecil Staton and RossTolleson are unopposed in the Republican Primary. County Commission Chairman Ned Sanders, Solicitor General Rob Tawse, and Clerk of State Court Carolyn “Sissi” Gann, are also running without oppo sition. The Democratic Ballot U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall of Macon, is running unop posed for the Democratic nomination for the Bth Congressional District. A number of candidates for the Georgia House and Senate are also on the bal lot, including Beth Perera, 136th District; Ronald Bass, 145th District; Scott Taylor, 146th District, and incumbent State Senator Robert Brown. Jennifer SEr fi|j ; .Bs SB f 9 pvBBB Sll IUBBpS HDJ/Kristy Warren Haze/ Colson has displayed her torch in a case along with an engraved plaque, her picture, and a map of ’ the torch route. TORCH From page 1A full-time nurse. Today, they both continue their good will. Colson is a nurse at Heart of Georgia Hospice and Callahan con tinues a part-time practice for various doctors in the community. He also volun teers full time, he says, for practically every organiza tion in the area including the Museum of Aviation and American Red Cross. Members of the Warner Robins Relay who were not in attendance are: Jose Balli, Benny Bell, Elena Castro, Ed Gaines, Dr. James Livingston, Phyllis Pierce, Gen. Robert Scott Jr., who passed away in February, and Karen Sisk. Harris and Robert Phillips are vying for the 147th Ga. House District nomination. Maurice Braswell is running unopposed for the County Comission Post 2 party nom ination. Lt. Governor Mark Taylor and Secretary of State Cathy Cox are in a battle for the FOR STATE SENATOR FROM 18TH DISTRICT (Vole for One) ( 1 CECIL STATON (Incumbent) FOR STATE SENATOR FROM 20TH DISTRICT (Vole for One) ( ) ROSS TOLLESON (Incumbent) FOR STATE SENATOR FROM 26TH DISTRICT (Vote for One) ( ) ROBERT BROWN (Incumbent) I - SBußt M 0 CLASSES begin AUGUST 21 o>- u-; u::; r f v/iaco"i h Warner Robins;- Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia. Also running are long-shot can didates Bill Bolton and Mac McCarley. Bolton is a Marietta businessman. McCarley is a 78-year-old World War II veteran. Five candidates, Greg K. Hecht, Griffin Lotson, Jim HOUSTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY JULY 18, 2006 SAMPLE BALLOT To vote, blacken the Oval (.) next to the candidate of your choice. To vote for a person not on the ballot, manually WRITE IN his or her name In the space provided, then blacken the corresponding Oval (.). If you desire to vote YES or NO for a PROPOSED QUESTION, blacken the corresponding Oval (.), Use only pen or pencil. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. FOR GOVERNOR (Vote for One) C ) RAY MCBERRY CZZD SONNY PERDUE FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for One) CUD CASEY CAGLE ( ) RALPH REED FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for One) ( ) CHARLIE BAILEY ( 1 KAREN HANDEL ( 1 ERIC MARTIN ( 1 BILL STEPHENS FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for One) ( ) PERRY MCGUIRE FOR COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE (Vote for One) C ) GARY BLACK ( ) ROBERT ■BOB'GFBSI CZZD BRIAN KEMP ( ) DEANNA STRICKLAND HOUSTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY JULY 18, 2006 SAMPLE BALLOT To vote, blacken the Oval (-) next *j the candidate of your choice. To vote for a person not on the ballot, manually WRITE IN his or her name in the space provided, then blacken the corresponding Oval (•). If you desire to vote YES or NO for a PROPOSED QUESTION, blacken the corresponding Oval (.), Use only pen or pencil. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. "I understand that the offer or acceptance of money or any other object of value to vote for any particular candidate, list of candidates, issue, or Hst of issues included in this election constitutes an act of voter fraud and is a felony under Georgia law. (OCGA 21&284{e) and 21 •2vß3(aJ) FOR GOVERNOR (Vote for One) f ) BILL BOLTON C ) CATHY COX ( 1 MAC MCCARLEY CUD MARK TAYLOR FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for One) ( ) GREG K. HECHT ( "1 GRIFFIN LOTSON ( ) JIM MARTIN < ) STEEN “NEWSLADY" MILES ( ) RUFUS 0. TERRILL FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for One) ( ) GAIL BUCKNER r ) DARRYL HICKS ( 1 SCOTT HOLCOMB ( 1 ANGELA MOORE CUD WALTER RAY ( 1 SHYAM REDDY FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for One) t ) THURBERT BAKER. (Incumbent) LOCAL Martin, Steen Miles and Rufus ,0. Terrill are run ning for lieutenant gov ernor on the Democratic ballot. Martin, formerly Commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Human Resources, and Hecht, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, FOR COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE (Vote for One) ( ™) JOHN W. OXENDINE (Incumbent) FOR STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT (Vote for One) CZD DANNY J. CARTER C ) KATHY COX (Incumbent) FOR COMMISSIONER OF LABOR (Vote for One) f 1 BRENT BROWN f t CHUCK SCHEID FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER (To Succeed David L. Burgess) (Vote for One) ( ) CHUCK EATON ( ) MARK PARKMAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER (To Succeed Stancil 0. Wise) (Vote for One) ( 1 NEWT NICKELL (" 1 STAN WISE (Incumbent) FOR COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE (Vote for One) CZZD TOMMY IRVIN (Incumbent) FOR COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE (Vote for One) CZZD guy drexinger FOR STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT (Vote for One) CZZD CARLOTTA HARRELL CZZD DENISE MAJETTE FOR COMMISSIONER OF LABOR (Vote for One) ( ) MICHAEL “MIKE" THURMOND (Incumbent) FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER (To Succeed David L. Burgess) (Vote for One) CZZD DAVID L. BURGESS (Incumbent) FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER (To Succeed Stancil O. Wise) (Vote for One) CZZD DAWN RANDOLPH "I chose Macon State because its convenient to my home and to my work. Plus: the quality of instruction is top-notch and its absolutely affordable." are the current front-run ners. There is a six-way battle for the nomination for Secretary of State. Candidates are Gail Buckner, Darryl Hicks, Scott Holcomb, Angela Moore, Walter Ray and Shayam Reddy. Vying for the nomi- FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIIOTH CONGRESS FROM THE STH CONGRESSIONAL 06TRICT OF GEORGIA (Vote for One) CZZD MAC COLLINS CZD JAMES NEAL HARRIS FOR STATE SENATOR -RUNS BY DISTRICT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -RUNS BY DISTRICT FOR SOLICITOR-GENERAL OF HOUSTON COUNTY (Vote for One) ( ) ROBERT TAWSE (Incumbent) FOR COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN-POST 1 (Vote for One) ( ) NED SANDERS (Incumbent) FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER POST 2 (Vote for One) CZZD WAYNE OVERHOLT CD JAY WALKER (Incumbent) FOR CLERK OF STATE COURT OF HOUSTON COUNTY (Vote for One) CZD CAROLYN “SISSI’ GANN FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE IN 110TH CONGRESS FROM THE BTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF GEORGIA (Vote for One) ( ) JIM MARSHALL (Incumbent) — FOR STATE SENATOR -RUNS BY DISTRICT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE —— GENERAL ASSEMBLY -RUNS BY DISTRICT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER POST 2 (Vote for One) ( ) MAURICE BRASWELL Information Technology Public Service Communications Health Services Administration Health Information Management And Macon State's newest bachelor's degrees Biology Math Contact the Office of Admissions: 471-2800 or 1-800-272-7619 maconstate.edu M MACON STATE COLLEGE THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2006 nation for State School Superintendent are Carlotta HEUTeII, and former U.S/ Rep. Denise Mayette. Attorney General Thurbert Baker, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, Commissioner of Labor Mike Thurmond are all unopposed on the Democratic Ballot. FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 136TH DISTRICT (Vote for One) ( > MEG NICHOLS f > TONY SELLIER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 145TH DISTRICT ■ (Vote for One) CZD WILLIE L. TALTON FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 146TH DISTRICT (Vote for One) CZZD LARRY O'NEAL FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 147TH DISTRICT (Vote for One) 1 CZD JOHNNY WILSON FLOYD (Incumbent) FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 136 m DISTRICT (Vote for One) CZD BETH PERERA FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 145TK DISTRICT (Vote for One) CZD RONALD BASS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 14STH DISTRICT (Vote for One) CZD SCOTT TAYLOR FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 147 m DISTRICT (Vote for One) ( ) JENNIFER HARRIS CZD ROBERT PHILLIPS Bachelor of Science Degrees Business Nursing Education 8A