Election 2012: Decision Day Arrives in Lilburn, Gwinnett County

The 2012 primary elections are here.

Voting is at county precincts. If you don't know where to go, the Secretary of State's voters page has a list of precincts.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on July 31. Results will be available on the Secretary of State’s Georgia Elections Results webpage on election night.

Several key matters on the ballot concern the Lilburn area:

• State Senate District 9: This is Se. Don Balfour's seat. He is the longest-serving Republican in the state Senate. He draws competition from three contenders: , and . Ramey, Bowden and Balfour are Republicans, and the winner of that primary will compete against Drake, a Democrat, in November.

How have you voted or will you vote on key issues in Gwinnett? Tell us in the comments below.

• TSPLOST: The transportation referendum is controversial everywhere. And, in Lilburn drew a packed crowd of citizens both for and against it. shows most are against it, however Gov. Nathan Deal -- together with Mayor Kasim Reed -- have bonded to show solidarity in favor of TSPLOST.
• Casino gambling: Possibly affected would be the proposed gambling facility in Gwinnett County.

-- For a sample Republican ballot, click here.

-- For a sample Democratic ballot, click here.

For previous election coverage, check our topic page "2012 Lilburn Area Election Guide." Patch will have election coverage throughout the day.

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