Qualifying Update: Cobb Dems, GOP Ready for Battle

Report from Day 2 of Qualifying

Below are the lists of Democrats and Republicans who signed up to be on the July 31 ballot for partisan elections in Cobb. Also below are additional candidates for non-partisan, state and federal elections to add to our coverage of Day 1. Qualifying ends Friday at noon.

Cobb Democrats

Cobb County Commission District 4 Candidates:

• Michael Rhett—3419 Bryan Way, Marietta, GA, 30008
• Lisa Cupid—7140 Silver Mine Crossing, Austell, GA, 30168
• Connie Taylor—3054 Macedonia Dr, Powder Springs, GA 30127
• Ruth Negron—4267 Meadows Lake Trail, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Cobb County Board of Education District 3 Candidates:

• Karyn Harrison—4900 Nesta Ct, Mableton, GA, 30126
• David Morgan—6570 Brandemere Way, Austell, GA, 30168 (Incumbent)
• Bobby Allen—4132 Maple Lane, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Cobb County Board of Education District 7 Candidate:

• Alison Bartlett—2725 Winsley Dr, Marietta GA 30064 (Incumbent)

Cobb County Sheriff Candidate:

• Gregory Gilstrap—1040 Trestle Dr, Austell, GA 30126

Cobb Republicans

Cobb County Commission Chairman:

• Mike Boyce—148 Woodlawn Dr, Marietta, GA 30067
• Bill Byrne—886 Lake Holland Blvd, Marietta GA, 30064
• Larry Savage—4226 Columns Dr, Marietta, GA, 30067

Cobb County Commission District 1 Candidate:

• Randy Scamihorn—2405 Owens Landing Way, Kennesaw, GA, 30152

Cobb County Board of Education District 5 Candidate:

• Stephanie Henry—4656 Mountain Creek Dr NE, Roswell, GA, 30075
• David Banks—3262 Blakeford Club Dr, Marietta, GA—30062 (Incumbent)
• Lisa Hanson—4623 Wickford Circle NE, Roswell, GA 30075

Cobb County Board of Education District 7 Candidate:

• Heather Ryan—715 Braidwood Ridge NW, Acworth, GA 30101
• Larry Darnell—4820 Overland Dr, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Cobb County Sheriff Candidate:

• Neil Warren—1066 Polo Club Dr, Marietta, GA 30064 (Incumbent)

State Court Clerk

• Diane Webb—1570 Corner Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Judge Probate Court

• Kelli Wolk—1622 Concord Meadows Dr, Smyrna, GA, 30082

Chief Magistrate Judge

• Frank Cox—818 Colston Road SW, Marietta, GA 30064

Tax Commissioner

• Gail Downing—2565 Chimney Springs Dr, Marietta, GA 30062

Cobb Non-Partisan

Judge of State Court– Division II Post 2

• Larry Burke 5750 Fairwood Dr. Acworth, GA 30101 770-421-1297

State and Federal

U.S. House—District 11

Report from Day 1 of Qualifying

Below are the candidates who are in the running for area offices after the first day of qualifying, which started Wednesday and will run through Friday at noon.

So far, incumbents are the sole contendors for most seats. The new state and federal legislative maps showing the areas they will represent are attached.

The primaries for the partisan elections, as well as the non-partisan elections, are set for July 31. Voters should be registered by July 2 to cast their ballots.

For the Nov. 6 general election, which includes voting for president, citizens should be registered by Oct. 9.

Patch will update the list as qualifying continues, so be sure to check back over the next few days.

State Senate—District 33

Steve Thompson (Incumbent)
1170 Longwood Drive
Marietta, GA  30008

Party: Democratic 
Age: 61
Occupation: Owner, Business Services Co.
Website: www.senatorstevethompson.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

State Senate—District 37

Lindsey Tippins (Incumbent)
139 Midway Rd, Nw
Marietta, GA  30064-1553
E-Mail: ltippins@bellsouth.net

Party: Republican 
Age: 62
Occupation: Underground utility contractor
Website: www.tippinsforsenate.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

State House—District 38 (formerly District 33)

David Wilkerson  (Incumbent)
909 Tranquil Dr
Austell, GA  30106-1430
E-Mail: info@wilkersonforcobb.com

Party: Democratic 
Age: 43
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Website: www.wilkersonforcobb.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

State House—District 36

Earl Ehrhart  (Incumbent)
5500 Wright Road
Powder Springs, GA  30127

Party: Republican 
Age: 52
Occupation: Businessman
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

U.S. House—District 11

U.S. House—District 13

District Attorney—Cobb Circuit

State Court Judges:

POST 1
Melodie Clayton (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square Suite 3B
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1741

POST 2
Maria Golick (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 3C
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1761

POST 3
Irma B. Glover  (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 4B
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1711

POST 4
Kathryn J. Tanksley  (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 3A
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1701

POST 6
Toby Prodgers (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 4C
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1731

POST 7
Carl W. Bowers (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square 3D
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-8001

JUDGE OF STATE COURT – DIVISION II

POST 2
Gene Clark
1379 Peppergrass Ct.
Acworth, GA  30101
770-427-3131

Joyette Holmes
1363 Pembridge Trace NW
Kennesaw, GA  30152
770-428-4220

Marsha Lake
2971 Winterthur Close
Kennesaw, GA  30144
770-425-6061

POST 3
Rob Leonard (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square, Suite 2C
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1771

POST 5
Eric Brewton (Incumbent)
12 East Park Square 1A
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-8502

Qualifiers for the Cobb Board of Commissioners and Cobb Board of Education weren't immediately available Wednesday night.

But prior to qualifying, four candidates had announced their intentions to run for Woody Thompson's District 4 commission seat, which consists of Southwest Cobb, including Powder Springs. They are Lisa Cupid, Monica DeLancey, Michael Rhett and Connie Taylor.

Board of Education member Alison Bartlet, a Democrat, previously said she would be running for re-election. The new district maps have shifted her representation from Osborne High to , and high schools.

Bartlett sparked a 4-3 vote from the board to —a move . The school board would bring the project up again, with a switched vote from member David Morgan.

Before the second vote, even Bartlett said the ninth-grade center .

Bartlett's opposition inspired at least one parent to run against her. Heather Ryan, who spoke in favor of the ninth-grade center at the school board meeting April 26, has said she will run as a Republican, the Marietta Daily Journal reported.

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