The Lamar County Democratic Party

Considering Running for Office?

When folks run for political office, it's usually because there is a local issue they feel pretty strongly about, or because they see an injustice that needs to be set right. If your passion for your fellow citizens here in Lamar County has led you to consider running for public office, let us know; we'll help you plan, prepare, and campaign!

If you would like to consider running for a local office, but you have never run before, contact the Lamar County Democratic Party Acting Chair, Beverly M. Eskridge at 770-358-6947 or at beverlyeskridge@yahoo.com or the Secretary, Ms. Gwen Moore, at gfm1012@aol.com, or at 770-358-3433.

2006

The offices listed below will be contested in Fall 2006. Candidates who appear under each office are either running as Democrats or are non-partisan local office seekers who we have chosen to support. The site will be updated as information becomes available.

Georgia Legislature

• State Representative 125
• State Representative 126
• State Representative 127
• State Representative 136

Georgia Executive

• Governor
  • Mark Taylor
• Lieutenant Governor
  • Jim Martin
• Secretary of State
  • Gail Buckner
• Attorney General
  • Thurbert Baker
• Labor Commissioner
  • Mike Thurmond
• State School Superintendent
  • Denise Majette
• Agriculture Commissioner
  • Tommy Irvin
• State Insurance Commissioner
  • Guy Drexinger

United States Legislature

• U.S. 8th Congressional District Representative