6 Contenders Could Vie For House Seat Being Vacated By Rep. JoAnne Favors

  • Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Six contenders could be in the race for the House District 28 seat being vacated by Rep. JoAnne Favors.

She has endorsed former City Councilman Yusuf Hakeem, who is running in the Democratic primary. 

Jackie Anderson Thomas has also qualified, and Melody Shekari and Brandon Williams have picked up papers. Dennis Clark said he plans to run.

Lemon Williams Jr. picked up to run on the Republican side.

There are four potential candidates for the House District 30 seat being given up by Rep. Marc Gravitt, who is running for register of deeds.

East Ridge Councilwoman Esther Helton and Jonathan Mason have qualified for the Republican primary. 

Joda Thongnopnua announced as a Democratic candidate, and J. Michael Holloway has picked up as an Independent.

Tammy Magourik has qualified as a Democratic candidate opposing Rep. Mike Carter, a Republican, in House District 29.

Rep. Gerald McCormick could have opposition from two candidates in House District 26.

David Jones has qualified for the Democratic primary, and Jean-Marie Lawrence has picked up papers.

Danielle Johnson plans to run as a Democrat against Rep. Patsy Hazelwood, Republican, in House District 27.

Thus far, no one has picked up papers to seek to replace veteran District 11 Senator Bo Watson.

The qualifying deadline is April 5.

House District 26

David Jones (D)

Jean-Marie Lawrence (D)

Rep. Gerald McCormick

House District 27

Patsy Hazelwood (R)

Danielle Johnson (D)

House District 28

Dennis Clark (D)

Yusuf Hakeem (D)

Melody Shekari (D)

Jackie Anderson Thomas (D)

Brandon Williams (D)

Lemon Williams Jr. (R)

House District 29

Mike Carter (R)

Tammy Magourik (D)

House District 30

Esther Helton (R)

J. Michael Holloway (I)

Jonathan Mason (R)

Joda Thongnopnua (D)

Senate District 11

Bo Watson (R)

 

 

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