LIST: Candidates qualify for local elections across the area

Published: Mar. 8, 2024 at 4:25 PM EST|Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 5:57 PM EDT
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The deadline has now come and gone for potential candidates to file their intent to run in November’s local elections.

Now we know who is officially running for Columbia County, Richmond County and Burke County sheriff, as well as for other offices.

In Richmond County

The official list of sheriff’s candidates includes current Sheriff Richard Roundtree, Eugene Brantley, Bo Johnson and Richard Dixon.

In Columbia County

Sheriff Clay Whittle will run unopposed.

In January, the former Richmond County Chief Deputy Patrick Clayton sat down with us and explained his plans to run for sheriff.

In Burke County

Lewis Blanchard and current Sheriff Alfonzo Williams are the only candidates who qualified for Burke County sheriff.

In Emanuel County

Here’s a look at candidates who qualified for offices in Emanuel County:

In Washington County

Here’s a look at candidates who qualified for offices in Washington County: