Nov 6, 2024, 9:33 PM
Nov 6, 2024, 9:33 PM
Judge Forces Election in Controversial Camilla City Council Race
- Voting began in Camilla at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday following a judge's order.
- The election was initially set to be canceled due to the resignation of election officials.
- Oscar Maples Jr. emerged victorious in a contested election, highlighting ongoing community divisions.
In a south Georgia town, Camilla, a special city council election was initiated after a tumultuous legal conflict. The election, initially scheduled to be canceled by Mayor Kelvin Owens due to the resignation of two election officials, faced a judicial intervention. Voting commenced on Tuesday at 3:50 p.m. following a court order mandating new election officials. The polls remained open until 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, allowing voters to cast their ballots amidst ongoing political tension regarding two council members facing removal. Oscar Maples Jr. won the election, while tensions regarding representation among Camilla's Black majority and the white minority persist.
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