Friday, November 9, 2012
Mitt Romney won 98 of Gwinnett's 156 precincts.
On Election Day 2012, Mitt Romney drew 54 percent of the Gwinnett County vote by winning 98 of the county’s 156 precincts. According to unofficial results available on the Georgia Secretary of State website, Romney finished with 159,563 votes, compared to 131,879 for President Barack Obama, who won re-election nationwide. Romney dominated the vote in the county from Peachtree Corners up the Chattahoochee River to Buford, across the northern part of Gwinnett to Dacula and through a swath mostly north of U.S 78 between Snellville and Lilburn. See also: President Obama, on the other hand, did well in between Norcross and Lilburn, up I-85 to the northern areas of Lawrenceville, and the southern corner of the county south of U.S. 78. To read …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Republican-heavy Gwinnett County came out in large numbers.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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 …
The day is finally here. We've listed the races that impact Lilburn residents, where you can vote and how you precinct voted in 2008.
Election Day is here. If you're part of the more than 107,000 people who casts ballots in Gwinnett County early -- weather in-person or by absentee -- then you've already put the voting frenzy behind you. For everyone else, here's our Election Day primer. Where to Vote? There are 17 precincts (polling places) with Lilburn addresses. To be sure of which to go to, click here for a Google map tool that tells you where to go. Or, visit the My Voter Page (MVP) at the Georgia Secretary of State website. Or, click here for There you will find your voter registration status, poll location and sample ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Be sure to bring valid photo identification. See sample consolidated ballot attached. What Races Involve…
Monday, November 5, 2012
Don't forget to vote! Find your poll location and ballot summary in Lilburn, Ga.
Do you know where to go to vote on Election Day 2012? If not, you can use the handy Google Voter Info embed above to find the location of your designated polling place. Simply enter the address where you're registered to vote. This tool's data has been updated to reflect changes that may have been caused by Hurricane Sandy. For details and articles about races affecting Lilburn residents, check out Patch's Election Guide here: 2012 Lilburn Area Election Guide.
Anna Varela
9:16 am on Monday, November 12, 2012
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