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Dougherty County board calls special election for Ward 2 on June 17
Summary
The Dougherty County Board of Registration and Elections approved a resolution calling a June 17 special election for Ward 2 after the seat became vacant; qualifying dates, deadlines and advanced-voting windows were set.
The Dougherty County Board of Registration and Elections voted to call a special election for Ward 2 on June 17, 2025, approving Resolution 25 R 119 by voice vote.
City Attorney Michael Custer told the board the special election is required by the city charter because the vacancy extends more than six months before the start of the next term. “Pursuant to the city charter, a special election is required because there's more than 6 months between when the position became empty and the next time that that position is filled,” Custer said. The attorney also noted…
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