« Smith v. Kirby in House 107 runoff »

In the likely outcome in a race with multiple candidates, the special election for State House District 107 will go to a runoff.  Paul Smith, a local minister, was the top vote getter with Loganville businessman Tom Kirby placing second by six votes over former Walton County school board member Mark Banks.  By state law, a recount for second place will occur in order to ascertain that Kirby will be the candidate to face Smith in the runoff.  That contest will fall on the date of the Georgia presidential primary, March 6, and both candidates feel that will lead to "a much larger turnout to the polls."

I never made an endorsement in this race but I hope to do so prior to the runoff.  To be honest, in races such as this with multiple conservatives, the differences between candidates are fairly minor and the reality is that both gentlemen would likely serve our district well.  I would like to commend both campaigns for proactive responses to my complaints to their campaigns about their robocalls.  The Kirby campaign did have some issues with their robocall service provider but they continued to work the issue and I multiple received personal calls and emails both from Mr. Kirby and his campaign manager.  That definitely left an impression on me as to possible diligence District 107 residents could expect from Mr. Kirby.  However, I stress that that impression is not to the level of an endorsement at this time.  Once the Buzz decides which candidate to recommend in this race, you will see that clearly indicated.  In the meantime, best of luck to both candidates.