2022 election

Infographic/Kennedy Lewis

Infographic/Kennedy Lewis

Early voting starts Oct. 17

Kennedy Lewis
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Election season is underway, with early voting for the Nov. 8 midterm election beginning on Monday, Oct. 17.    Through early voting, the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections officials hope to increase voter turnout and offer convenience for citizens. Early voting ends on Nov. 4.

Q&A: Sanders: Ready for new job

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Howard Sanders won the District 1 runoff for the Oglethorpe County Commission last week. The 63-year-old poultry farmer and former county coroner has lived in Oglethorpe County most of his life and now resides in the Salem community. He’s married with four children and 10 grandchildren.
Howard Sanders (Submitted Photo)

Howard Sanders (Submitted Photo)

Recount confirms District 1 outcome

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
A recount of the votes cast in the Oglethorpe County Commission District 1 runoff confirmed that Howard Sanders defeated Phil Sanders 140-133 for the seat.   The recount, which was called by the Board of Elections, occurred on June 22, the morning after the election.
(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

(Graphic/Lilly Kersh)

Narrowest of margins

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 23, 2022
UPDATE: Recount confirms District 1 outcome   Howard Sanders defeated incumbent and cousin Phil Sanders for the District 1 Board of Commissioners seat by only seven votes (140-133) in the runoff on Tuesday.    After only receiving 31.
Mike Collins, who is in a runoff with Vernon Jones for the 10th District U.S. House of Representatives seat, made a campaign stop at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Tuesday. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Mike Collins, who is in a runoff with Vernon Jones for the 10th District U.S. House of Representatives seat, made a campaign stop at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Tuesday. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Sanders cousins prepared for runoff

Wade Cheek
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The Oglethorpe County District 1 Board of Commissioners runoff will be decided between incumbent Lewis “Phil” Sanders and Howard Sanders during the runoff election on Tuesday, June 21.   The cousins feel confident about their campaigns and have been competitive while remaining friendly relatives.
Residents can vote early for the runoff, starting at 8 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections, which is at 41 Fairground Road in Lexington. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Residents can vote early for the runoff, starting at 8 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections, which is at 41 Fairground Road in Lexington. (Photo/Jack Casey)

News Roundup: Early voting to begin Monday

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Early voting for the general primary runoff for the county commission District 1 seat between incumbent Phil Sanders and challenger Howard Sanders will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, June 13 at the Board of Elections office.   Early voting will continue through Friday, June 17.
Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Road signs outside the Crawford Depot displaying it as a polling precinct. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Incumbents successful in county primary election

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Representation for Districts 3 and 5 in Oglethorpe County will not see changes — both for the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education. However, there will be a runoff between incumbent Lewis “Phil” Sanders and Howard Sanders to decide the District 1 Commissioner race.
Clay Reece, 18, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, receives his sticker from election supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller on Tuesday after voting for the first time. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Clay Reece, 18, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, receives his sticker from election supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller on Tuesday after voting for the first time. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Early voting slow for general primary

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Early voting turnout in Oglethorpe County has been slow compared to previous years.   There had been 833 in-person votes submitted and 144 absentee ballots returned and accepted through May 16, which is a turnout of around 8%.
Michael Collins, a Republican candidate for the 10th Congressional District seat, lost in a runoff to Jody Hice for the same office in 2014. (Submitted Photo)

Michael Collins, a Republican candidate for the 10th Congressional District seat, lost in a runoff to Jody Hice for the same office in 2014. (Submitted Photo)

Q&A: Collins determined to win 10th district

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Longtime Georgia businessman Mike Collins, who is a Republican candidate in the 10th District congressional race, took time to reflect on the issues and his agenda.    Comments have been edited for length and clarity.
Oglethorpe County elections supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller started getting involved by taking smaller jobs, such as volunteering and as a poll worker. “I’ve been in elections for a long time,” she said. (Photo/Kate Hoffman)

Oglethorpe County elections supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller started getting involved by taking smaller jobs, such as volunteering and as a poll worker. “I’ve been in elections for a long time,” she said. (Photo/Kate Hoffman)

Back to the polls

Kate Hoffman
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Elections supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller is the first person to greet you when you walk into the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections. Surrounded by stacks of paperwork, stamps and envelopes, Huff-Waller is preparing for the Georgia primary on May 24.