Sue Everhart Re-Elected to a 3rd and Final Term as GA GOP Chairman

Sue Everhart was re-elected as chairman of the GA GOP for another two year term. 

Here is the tally of the 2nd ballot:

Sue Everhart 946

Tricia Pridemore 755

Congratulations to all GA GOP officers elected at the 2011 convention in Macon:

 

Chairman:  Sue Everhart - Cobb County

1st Vice Chairman:  Bert Guy - Camden County

2nd Vice Chairman: B.J. VanGundy - Gwinnett County

Asst. Secretary: Debbie McCord - Columbia County

Secretary: John Padgett - Clarke County

Treasurer: Bob Mayzes - Bartow County

First Ballot for Chairman of GA Republican Party

The first ballot did not produce a winner with 50% of the vote. Below are the totals from the first vote.

Sue Everhart 856
Tricia Pridemore 630
Shawn Hanley 265
Carter Kessler 36

Shawn Hanley concedes and drops out of race. Carter Kessler was eliminated with smallest number of votes.

2nd ballot required.

Herman Cain Takes Down the House at GA Republican Convention

Herman Cain took the down the house at the GA Republican Convention, Saturday May 14th . Delegates, alternates and guests filled the convention center in Macon, GA to hear Herman Cain speak. Mr. Cain said the American dream is under attack amidst runaway debt, a stagnant economy and a Democrat administration forcing a legislative agenda that citizens don't want.  The crowd cheered loudly and leaped to their feet many times during the speech. 

Herman Cain will be making a formal announcement concerning his bid for the Republican nomination for President at noon on Saturday, May 21st at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA.