Midtown Patch Election Guide
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Midtown, Ansley Park, Georgia Tech, Home Park, West Midtown and surrounding neighborhoods
Tuesday's Election Day is quickly approaching. Here's what you need to know locally:
On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don't know where to vote in Midtown? Find your poll location and ballot summary here.
The presidential election features the Democratic incumbent, President Barack Obama, against the GOP nominee, Gov. Mitt Romney. Gov. Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party is the only other candidate currently on the Georgia ballot.
Republican Howard Stopeck will face Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. John Lewis for the District 5 U.S. Congressional seat.
In the Georgia House District 58 race, Democratic incumbent Simone Bell will face Republican Earl Cooper. House District 58 stretches from the Virginia Highlands all the way to Fort McPherson and includes most of the Midtown Neighborhood south of 10th Street and east of Piedmont Avenue.
See more about the state house races here.
Voters will also decide if the state can override local school boards' decisions on rejection of charter schools. The measure, House Resolution 1162, would mean amending the state's current constitution.
The ballot will also allow voters to indicate support or opposition for stopping unlimited gifts from lobbyists to state legislators.
Georgians will also be able to vote on two tax-related issues: adoption of an income tax credit for home energy costs and a reduction of sales taxes on products made in Georgia to help small businesses.
On Election Day the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Check back with Midtown Patch for continuing updates.
JM Hurricane
8:03 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012
To avoid lines and confusion in an important election cycle remember if voting Romney or Republican candidates, it's Tuesday, November 6th. If voting Obama and the Democratic ticket, it's Wednesday, November 7th. Good luck and get out the vote. Oh, Gary Johnson is Thursday, the 8th.
Sharpie
2:38 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
On the ballot for the Presidency, Gov. Gary Johnson (Libertarian) and Dr. Jill Stein (Green).
Make a special note to remember to watch the Free and Equal Election Debate between third party candidates, Gov. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein to be aired tonight on Monday evening, Nov. 5th from 9:00 - 10:30 pm Eastern Time. Perform a worthwhile civic duty, and be certain to listen in on this historic debate so that you can make an informed decision on voting day. Third party candidates who will be on the ballot in most states deserve to be heard.
http://freeandequal.org/?v=1
Sharpie
2:18 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
MUST read:
"Support for Kill List and NDAA make Obama and Romney Unfit for Office"
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/nov/2/support-kill-list-and-ndaa-make-obama-and-romney-u/
Make a special note to watch the Free and Equal Election Debate between third party Presidential candidates, Gov. Gary Johnson (Libertarian) and Dr. Jill Stein (Green) to be aired tonight on Monday evening, Nov. 5th from 9:00 - 10:30 pm Eastern Time. Perform a worthwhile civic duty, and be certain to listen in on this historic debate so that you can make an informed decision on voting day. Third party candidates who will be on the ballot in most states deserve to be heard. It is a violation of the 1st Amendament rights of third party candidates, and a violation of the free speech rights of every American, for their voices to be silenced.
http://freeandequal.org/?v=1
Susan
12:56 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
ALERT !!!!!
MUST read:
"Support for Kill List and NDAA make Obama and Romney Unfit for Office"
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/nov/2/support-kill-list-and-ndaa-make-obama-and-romney-u/
NJarhead
1:05 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
That's a blog! Ignore.