Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue - Governor Issues Writs of Election for State Senate and House Seats

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Governor Issues Writs of Election for State Senate and House Seats

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Contact: Office of Communications 404-651-7774

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue today issued writs of special election for State Senate District 1 and State House District 159.

The vacancies are due to the resignations of Sen. Eric Johnson and Rep. Earl (Buddy) Carter.

The special elections to fill the vacancies will be held Tuesday, November 3 in conjunction with municipal elections. Qualifying dates will be set by the Secretary of State’s office.

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