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Diana Eckles

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Cobb County Runoff Election is Today

See who's still left in the race, find out where to vote and see sample ballots.

Today Cobb County voters decide the fate of several candidates who made it to the runoff election including Cobb County Chairman candidates Tim Lee and Bill Byrne. On the Republican ballot, Smyrna-Vinings voters will chose their party’s nominee for Cobb County Chairman. The party’s nominee will be the Chairman by default because no Democrats sought nomination to the office.  Lee led in the July 31 primary with 39.71 percent of the vote with Byrne coming in second with 26.52 percent. Republican voters will also choose between Rebecca Keaton and John Skelton for Cobb Superior Court Clerk. There is no Democrat on the November ballot.  Democrats who live in northwest Smyrna will decide who represents them in the race for District 41 State …

Friday, July 27, 2012

Meet the Candidates: Diana Eckles

Diana Eckles seeks the Democratic nomination for the open District 41 State Representative seat.

Diana Eckles seeks the Democratic nomination for District 41 State Representative, a seat that is vacant because Rep. Terry Johnson is retiring. Her Democrat opponents are Justin O'Dell and Michael Smith. Phil Daniell is the only Republican seeking the nomination to run for the seat in the fall.   What made you want to run for office?  Well one of the reasons I was interested is I think this district really needs some active, involved participation. I really want to be actively involved. I’ve been involved with our county Democratic Party for several years. With the retirement of Mr. Johnson this was an opportunity I wanted to step up and take advantage of to make a difference in our community.  What are the most important issues facing …

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