Wednesday, November 7, 2012
At the Berkmar United Methodist Church, workers and voters were all smiles on Election Day, making one poll manager very happy.
As Election Day turned into Election Night, spirits were still high at Berkmar United Methodist Church. The church is the polling place for Precinct 103, which includes Lilburn and Lawrenceville residents. About 6 p.m., some 970 people had voted at the location. In the 2008 election, 961 total ballots were cast there, so before polls closed the precinct was already outpacing itself. Thankful, dedicated voters made the long hours for workers worth it. -- For all Lilburn election-related coverage, see the 2012 Lilburn Area Election Guide. -- "It's been steady and extremely polite," said poll manager David Bugg, of voters. "A poll manager's dream. They were cooperative. Everyone was helpful to each other." "Weather did not deter them in any …
Check out the results for several races that impact the greater Lilburn area.
Updated 2:30 p.m., Nov. 7 The following are uncertified, unofficial results via the Secretary of State's website regarding races that affect Lilburn residents. As of 1 p.m., results were: County Specific Results: You might also be interested in: Don’t miss any Lilburn news. Subscribe to Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Republican-heavy Gwinnett County came out in large numbers.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The constitutional amendment grants the state authority to approve charter schools, whether local school boards want them or not.
Georgia voters gave the state more authority over charter schools on Tuesday, passing a constitutional amendment empowering a commission to overrule local school districts that reject charter school petitions. With all counties fully reporting, the hotly contested amendment had support of 58.5 percent of voters. See selected county results below. It was an emotionally charged issue that in some ways united Georgians across political and demographic lines. A Peach Pundit poll from late October had found "no significant difference [in support] based on whether a voter is a Republican or a Democrat, a male or a female, or based on race." Camille Cottrell, an Emory University instructor and card-carrying Democrat, is an example of the …
President Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election, according to projections.
President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden were re-elected Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney and his vice-presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, according to network projections. NBC News called the presidential election for Obama around 11:15 EST. The president sent a message on Twitter at 10:14 saying simply, "This happened because of you. Thank you." The Obama campaign won the most expensive presidential race ever, with both parties raising about $2.6 billion. The race was filled with negative campaigning on both sides, from President Obama attacking Romney’s business experience with Bain Capital to Romney lambasting Obama’s handling of the economy. The race tightened during the final months of the…
Voters in Georgia on Tuesday cast their ballot for Mitt Romney, giving him the state's 16 Electoral votes, according to early results.
In a move that fell in line with expectations, Mitt Romney was projected to win Georgia’s 16 electoral votes on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Barack Obama. In the 2008 presidential election, the state voted for the Republican candidate, and since the 1990s has voted for the overall winner of the presidential race 3 out of 5 times. Romney and Obama did not campaign aggressively in Georgia and spent more time visiting the Peach State to raise money. The state has been a Republican stronghold in recent presidential elections. The economy was a key issue for many voters in Georgia state, which has had a higher than average unemployment rate. Turnout was strong in Georgia and early voting was almost as popular this year as four years ago. …
Before the polls even opened, people were lined up and ready to vote. Patch went to the front of the line to see who was first.
Dwight and Pat Minton didn't plan on being the first in line, but they were -- beating hundreds of others who will follow behind them at the Berean Baptist Church polling place in Lilburn. The two got up at 5 a.m. to get in front of the crowds. "We just didn't want to stand in line," said Pat Minton, 67. "And, we just happened to be the first in line," said Dwight Minton, 68 The early voting lines told the couple they could not dilly-dally on Election Day. Some in Gwinnett County waited seven to eight hours in line for advanced in-person voting. "Every time there's an election we vote here," Dwight Minton said, "and, we really never had to wait very long, but we decided since the early voting was so long that we might need to get here, so …
We're out in the community talking to voters and snapping pictures. Feel free to add your own to this gallery.
Voters braved the cold and rainy weather of Election Day to be sure they cast their ballots. In 2008, 71 percent of registered voters in Lilburn came out to vote, and this time those running for election are hoping just as many or more get in line and stay in line. Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch was at the polls at 6:30 a.m. to begin capturing the day in photos. See our growing gallery attached, and be sure to add your own by clicking the "Upload Photos and Video" button. Check the 2012 Lilburn Area Election Guide for all our election coverage.
Patch breaks the numbers down for you on how your Lilburn precinct voted in the 2008 presidential election.
(Editor's Note: This story has been amended from an earlier version.) In the last presidential election, Lilburn overwhelming went for the Republican candidate, Sen. John McCain. That's not surprising considering that Gwinnett County went for McCain, as well. But, that win for McCain, was not a landslide -- 54.56 percent of voters went for McCain and 44.35 percent for then-Sen. Barack Obama, according to unofficial voting results from Gwinnett County. Who Voted for Obama? In Lilburn, five precincts went for Obama, who would eventually become president. Those were: Where Were the Most Republican Votes? The Mountain Park area had the most votes for McCain in 2008. Precinct 14, which votes at Mountain Park Depot on Five Forks Trickum Road, …
Charter school amendment appears headed for win.
UPATE 5:50 pm If you are in line to vote at 7 pm, you will get to vote even though the polls close then. Tens of thousands of Fulton County voters have already cast ballots today. Turnout is especially high for today’s General Election, as it is in most Presidential election years. It's too early to know how this year compares to 2008. In the evening after traditional work hours, peak turnout is anticipated, and tens of thousands of additional voters could exercise their right to vote. Fulton County elections officials released a statement advising that voters who are in line at 7 pm will be allowed to vote under Georgia law. As provided by Georgia law, voters who are over age 75 or who have a disability are eligible to ask to move ahead …
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