Special Election to Fill District 156 House Seat Set for June 15

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced June 15 as the date for the special election to fill the vacant seat of District 156 Representative Greg Morris of Vidalia. Morris resigned from his House seat after being elected as the new State Transportation Board member to represent the 12th Congressional District. Morris took his continued from page

seat on the State Transportation Board at the conclusion of the legislative session in March. He replaced Don Grantham who recently stepped down after being appointed by Governor Brian P. Kemp to the board of the Georgia Ports Authority. Morris will serve out the remainder of Grantham’s term that expires in 2024.

Qualifying for the special election will be held at the Secretary of State’s Office beginning May 5-7.

Monday is the last day to register to vote for all persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to vote in the special election. Advance inperson voting will begin on Monday, May 24.