We have a new president! Barack Obama won and will become our nation's 44th president and our first African American President.It first appeared support for Obama was spilling over on all the local democratic races. Democrats were leading in races for Judge of Superior 1, County Commissioner and Council At-Large. But as the night progressed, the tide turned toward the republicans. Although the final votes have not yet been counted, it appears republicans won all the county races.
The closest local race is for State Representative District 26. Republican Randy Truitt beat democrat John Polles by 20 votes. Those results could change, as there are 414 provisional ballots yet to be counted. Provisional ballots are cast when a voter cannot verify he or she is properly registered or show proper ID. Voters have until the 14th to provide that information. If it is not, the ballots are thrown out. The election board will review the ballots on the 14th. The election is expected to be certified on the 17th. Stay tuned for more possible changes.
