Archive By Section - 2007 Statesboro City Council Election

Rumors around late election results dispelled

Rumors are flying around about the reasons behind the lateness of election results for District 3 and District 5 in the Statesboro City Council elections were released Tuesday night. The truth, as usual, is rather mundane.

Voter challenges dropped

Citizens group may drop voter challenges

An attorney representing the Statesboro Citizens for Good Government requested county officials to hold off scheduling hearings for challenges to voter registrations as the group considers dropping the objections altogether.

Voter challenges - what's next?

Now that the city election is over, county officials need to decide what they are going to do with the 909 voter challenges filed by the Statesboro Citizens for Good Government two weeks ago. Specifically, they'll need to determine what to do with the 93 challenged votes cast in District 5, which will ultimately determine the outcome of the race.

Hearing schedule for challenged voters to be released by Monday

Bulloch County officials hope to have a schedule of hearings by Monday for voters challenged by the Statesboro Citizens for Good Government in the Statesboro City Council elections. Since the race in District 5 is still undecided, the 93 challenged electors in that district will be the first to be heard, officials said.

Election Day is here

Election Day is finally here in Statesboro with both candidates and election officials expressing relief the long campaign process soon will end. City Election Supervisor Judy McCorkle said the city and poll workers are ready to go.

Final city election preparations underway

Tuesday is Election Day and it's the last chance to cast a ballot in one of the three district races for the Statesboro City Council. In one of the most contentious races in city history, the outcome of each district may well depend on which candidate's supporters come out to vote Tuesday.

Early Voting Wrap-up

Early voting finished up Friday with 926 voters coming out and casting ballots during the week. Out of a total of 7,912 registered voters, that amounts to 11.7 percent of eligible voters.

Herald Analysis - City elections tarnished by controversies

It may be obvious to call the Statesboro City Council elections contentious as Election Day looms on Tuesday – some might say this year's contest will go down as the most contentious in city history – but it also has been a fascinating study in small town politics.

Early voting for Statesboro city elections continues

During the second day of early voting for the Statesboro City Council, 216 individuals came out to cast their ballots - up from the 180 cast on day one. City Election Superintendent Judy McCorkle said there was a steady flow of voters all day.

132 cast ballots on fourth day of city council advance voting

During early voting for the Statesboro City Council on Thursday, 132 individuals came out to cast their ballots – the lightest turnout for the week so far. As in days past, the morning traffic was light with the afternoon picking up as the voter shuttles, picking up students in front of Retreiver's Bar And Grill, dropped off electors by the van load.

Britt likely winner in District 3

Though the District 3 race is still undecided, in reality, it is nearly over.

Challenged ballots hold up winner in Morris-Chance race

After hours of waiting for results Tuesday night, Travis Chance and John Morris will have to wait a little longer.

GSU Dean of Students: 'They really just want their voice to be heard'

Many Georgia Southern students feel disenfranchised and isolated from the Statesboro community, according to several students at the university.

Candidate forum held at GSU

Over 200 people showed up to hear the city council candidates talk about the issues, at an event sponsored by the GSU Student Government Association and held at the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building. The crowd