5 State House incumbents roll; another race very tight
Incumbents easily claimed victory in five Ga. House of Representatives races Tuesday, but a sixth contest was within just a few hundred votes.
Ethics probe not enough to deter Balfour's re-election
A current criminal investigation wasn't enough to deter voters from making sure Don Balfour retained his title as the longest-serving Republican in Georgia's Senate.
Incumbent clerk of court overcomes allegations
Richard T. Alexander, the Republican incumbent clerk of courts, received 54.5 percent of the unofficial vote Tuesday, besting Democratic challenger Brian Whiteside.
Trio re-elected to school board
A group of female elected officials with more than 60 years of collective experience on the Gwinnett County Board of Education held on to their posts after going up against political newcomers.
Watching election results takes on game-like atmosphere
Gwinnettians tune in to watch election returns Tuesday.
Shewbert ousts incumbent, McLeroy stays on Norcross council
Coffee shop owner Keith Shewbert bested incumbent Ross Kaul for a return to the Norcross City County in Tuesday's voting, while longtime councilman David McLeroy kept his spot.
Incumbents for sheriff, BOC roll in Barrow
Incumbents for sheriff and a county commission seat rolled over their competition in Barrow County Tuesday.
GOP Rep. Woodall wins 2nd term in US House
Republican Rep. Rob Woodall of Lawrenceville will return to Washington after the freshman congressman defeated a Democratic challenger in his first re-election bid.
Rep. Johnson wins re-election to 4th term in House
Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson Jr. of Decatur has defeated a Republican opponent to win a fourth term in Congress.
Romney wins Georgia; picks up 16 electoral votes
Republican Mitt Romney has won Georgia, a state dominated by the GOP. He picks up its 16 electoral votes.
Election 2012: Live Chat
Chat live with the Gwinnett community as the results for the elections come in.
GA voters to decide on charter schools amendment
Georgia voters on Tuesday will decide what has been a sometimes heated debate over public charter schools policy.
Election Day: Ga. votes for president
Georgia voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for president.
Voters to decide key Ga. congressional races
Georgians voting in two key congressional races will decide whether Republicans gain seats in the U.S. House.
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