Steven Henry, Richard Tharpe, Clarence Blalock Are Winners In Catoosa County General Primary Runoff

  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Here are the results from the Catoosa County general primary runoff election:

Republican County Commission:
Larry C. Black 47.55%
Steven M. Henry 52.45%
Vanita Hullander 47.11%
Richard Tharpe 52.89%

Democrat U.S. House of Representatives:
Clarence Blalock 42.35%
Shawn Harris 57.65%

Voter turnout was 10.5% of active registered voters.
Mr. Henry is a former commission chairman, while Mr. Black was the incumbent.
Mr. Henry will be opposed by Democrat Greg Bentley in the Nov. 5 election.
Incumbent Commissioner Richard Tharpe defeated incumbent Commissioiner Vanita Hullander 704 to 627. He will face Democrat Alex Brady on Nov. 5.

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