As qualifying for local office wrapped up at noon on Friday, former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum remains the sole candidate for sheriff.
Commission
All three commission races are contested this year. District 1 incumbent Bruce Palmer will vie against Charles Holbrooks and Kelly Woodall. District 4’s Bruce Harkness has Wade Rhodes competing for the seat, and District 5’s Ty Akins will run for reelection against Locke Arnold and Gisela McGugan.
Board of Education
District 1 School Board Member Doug Westmoreland will run for reelection with one opponent, Brett Barden. District 2’s Robert Barron will run against Ernie Garrett.
The following local races are also uncontested:
Chief Magistrate Judge - Tricia Hise
Solicitor - Jessica Martin
Probate Judge - Pamela Wooley
Clerk of Superior Court - David Wall
Tax Commissioner - Amanda Black-Warren
Coroner - Kasey McEntire