Georgia's 10th congressional district
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Georgia's 10th congressional district is located in northeastern Georgia, and includes the cities of Athens, Evans, Augusta, Watkinsville, and Toccoa.
Charlie Norwood was elected to represent the 10th District in the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006. Due to Norwood's death on February 13, 2007, however, this office is currently vacant.[1]
[edit] Counties currently in the district
- Banks
- Clarke
- Columbia
- Elbert
- Franklin
- Greene
- Habersham
- Hart
- Jackson
- Lincoln
- Madison
- McDuffie
- Morgan
- Oconee
- Oglethorpe
- Putnam
- Rabun
- Stephens
- Towns
- Wilkes
- Richmond (partial, see also 12th district)
[edit] Special election 2007
A special election to fill the seat vacated upon the death of Charlie Norwood will be held on June 19, 2007[2]. There are currently 13 announced candidates for the special election (6 as Republicans, 6 as Democrats, 1 as a Libertarian).
This district is historically very conservative, and is generally expected to be retained by the Republicans.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Office of the Clerk. Current Vacancies. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved on 2007-03-11.
- ^ Handel, Karen. "Secretary of State Press Release regarding 10th Special Election", GA Secretary of State, February 22, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-14.
- ^ WMGT.com
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