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State Supreme Court upholds voided NeSmith votes in Athens District 6 commission race

State Supreme Court upholds voided NeSmith votes in Athens District 6 commission race

Megan Mittelhammer | News Editor
Updated 15 hrs ago
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The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the Clarke Superior Court decision to void former District 6 Commissioner Jerry Nesmith’s votes after he died three days before the June 9 election. The decision automatically declared NeSmith’s opponent, Jesse Houle, the winner. READ MORE

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State Supreme Court upholds voided NeSmith votes in Athens District 6 commission race

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