Madison County Results — General Election 2012

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Tuesday, November 6. 2012

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All of Madison County votes have been tallied.

A total of 11,183 of the county’s 14,243 registered voters (78.5 percent) participated in the 2012 general election.

Voters overwhelmingly favored Mitt Romney over Barack Obama for president. They voted to keep Kip Thomas as county sheriff for four more years. Dewitt Bond was approved to another term at the county commission table. Local incumbent state General Assembly members Frank Ginn, Alan Powell and Tom McCall were given a thumbs up by Madison Countians for another term. County voters favored Doug Collins as their representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. And voters narrowly voted against a proposed amendment to set up a state commission to oversee charter school applications, a move that would take such decisions out of local school boards’ hands. That measure appeared headed for approval at the state level as of Tuesday night, with 57.46 percent of voters in 128 of 159 counties voting “Yes.”

Here is a breakdown of Madison County votes in contested races:

PRESIDENT
Mitt Romney (R) 8,441 (76.19%)
Barack Obama, Incumbent (D) 2,486 (22.44%)
Gary Johnson (L) 152 (1.37%)

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION — DISTRICT 3
Chuck Eaton, Incumbent (R) 7,437 (72.9%)
Stephen Oppenheimer (D) 2,207 (21.63%)
Brad Ploeger (L) 558 (5.47%)

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION — DISTRICT 5
Stan Wise, Incumbent (R) — 7,711 (78.94%)
David Staples (L) — 2,057 (21.06%)

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 9
Doug Collins (R) 7,700 (73.33%)
Jody Cooley (D) 2,800 (26.67%)

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 47
Frank Ginn, Incumbent (R) 8,147 (76.95%)
Tim Riley (D) 2,440 (23.05%)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 32
Alan Powell, Incumbent, (R) 2,167 (84.35%)
Mary Beth Focer, (D) 402 (15.65%)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 33
Tom McCall, Incumbent, (R) 5,897 (74.19%)
David Vogel (D) 2,052 (25.81%)

SHERIFF
Kip C. Thomas, Incumbent (R) 7,204 (67.36%)
Brent Zellner (D) 3,490 (32.64%)

COUNTY COMMISSION (DISTRICT 2)
Dewitt Bond, Incumbent (R) 1,607 (74.88%)
Conolus Scott Jr. (D) 539 (25.12%)

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1
Shall the Constitution be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities?
Yes 5,204 (49.41%)
No 5,329 (50.59%)

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for a reduction in the state’s operating costs by allowing the General Assembly to authorize certain state agencies to enter into multi-year rental agreements?
Yes 5,584 (56.3%)
No 4,334 (43.7%)

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#1 Runningdear on 11/06/12 at 10:44 PM [Reply]

Well Democrats You have again managed to put in the worse president in the history of this country and after tonight this is probably the end of America.I am amazed at how many people are downright foolish enough to do this to this country.

#1.1 NightEagle on 11/07/12 at 12:24 AM [Reply]

Amen, Runningdear, but you should have added "AGAIN!!" at the end of your sentence.

#1.2 tim on 11/07/12 at 04:08 AM [Reply]

Runningdear, it is indeed a sad day.I am so worried about where this country is going. 4 more years and we will be ruined.

#1.3 Red on 11/08/12 at 08:42 AM [Reply]

Ignorance at its fullest is displayed in the above comments, people you need to understand that you by yourself isn't the smartest light bulb in the room/world. When people like yourself understand that they only have one vote someone has to lose and if it is your candidate then live with it. Grow up, stop spreading the hatred that your ancestors pass down to you but if you are teaching you next generation the same hatred then continue to live in your stone-aged world. The world is larger than you, other people live here too, and look outside the campaigns are over. "If you believe in despair then that is what you get but my advice would be for you to bend over and lace up your shoes and go to work to make things better for yourself rather than try to spread hatred or mass people against people over nothing. Have a great day and try to spread love and togetherness for once in your life and that may very well change your outlook for now through 2016."

#1.3.1 Virginia Moss on 11/09/12 at 10:09 AM [Reply]

This needs to be said over and over, so I quoted it again here. Thanks for your words.

"Grow up, stop spreading the hatred that your ancestors pass down to you but if you are teaching you next generation the same hatred then continue to live in your stone-aged world. The world is larger than you, other people live here too, and look outside the campaigns are over. "If you believe in despair then that is what you get but my advice would be for you to bend over and lace up your shoes and go to work to make things better for yourself rather than try to spread hatred or mass people against people over nothing. Have a great day and try to spread love and togetherness for once in your life ...."

#1.4 Teresa Olds on 11/09/12 at 08:19 AM [Reply]

I was shocked at the outcome, and how many total idiots are in this country. I guess we will put up with paying for multiple vacations, (he has already taken more than any other president)letting Americans be killed in foreign countries, pouring money into countries that hate America supporting socialist agendas, giving up guns and living in a country who has forsaken GOD and the principles we were founded on. But some of us know to look to a higher power for leadership.

#1.4.1 Ben Had on 11/09/12 at 02:15 PM [Reply]

You are the reason Romney lost. Too many ignorant folks like you scaring the smarter people away.
Hey, if people like you are for it, I'm against it.

#1.5 Virginia Moss on 11/09/12 at 10:25 AM [Reply]

I would not be surprised if history places Obama as one of our more significant presidents, not only due to his minority status, but to his international standing. In case you didn't notice, the entire rest of the world heaved a collective sigh of relief upon his election (except Pakistan and Iran). We'll see what the next four years brings.

#1.6 Thinking Republican on 11/12/12 at 11:18 PM [Reply]

Actually, no, we Republicans voted for Obama in huge numbers because he has the best plan for our country. Without us, Romney would have won, and that would have been truly disastrous.

#1.6.1 kp on 11/14/12 at 08:21 AM [Reply]

No way Republicans voted for Obama in huge numbers...just didn't happen...nice spin.

#2 smackdad6 on 11/06/12 at 11:24 PM [Reply]

No one should be surprised at the outcome of the presidential election. The candidate who promised to unite and make strong has done nothing but divided this country. The responsible, self sufficient has been defeated by the entitled. If you think the last 4 has been tough, hang on to your tail...the ride is going to get rough. This excuse for a president has been elected by a voting base with no intent to produce, provide or take responsibility for themselves. We are now wardens of the state and will become more and more dependent on big brother to provide for our needs. With the increased taxes it will take to pay for our brothers tattoos, cell phones and piercings, it leaves little incentive to work for a living only to give it away to a culture which chooses not to. Sad day for my kids, hope and change has taken us to the reality of dependency. Forward should have been interpreted as fore warned. We all should have seen it coming. Start stashing your weapons, that is next.

#3 American on 11/07/12 at 01:35 AM [Reply]

OBAMA!!! YES!!! Four more years!!! Way to go America!

#4 MC on 11/07/12 at 08:17 AM [Reply]

Runningdeer think about your experience in the school system. I think of the brain washing given me that Woodrow Wilson was beloved and how great FDR was yet my family told me not the case. I listened to my teachers. Now issue is they have trained several generations to have needs and be grass hoppers. I am old and will not see the coming days of American decline. I think voter fraud needs to stop and 2016 hope to see all have to show photo ID to vote. OH : my father noted with the first cuban migration that Castro knew how to change American politics. Dad was right. i am sick this morning.

#4.1 Runningdear on 11/07/12 at 07:58 PM [Reply]

I hope that you feel better MC. Education can not be what is is supposed to be now. Sadly, the teachers who love the profession and who wish to teach truth have resigned long ago due to Government regulations. Too few today remain and those that teach now do so because it's a job. Some like it but for them it is not open for discussion to teach other than what they have been assigned or told to teach. too many are following the liberal Democrat path that is leading this country to total ruin. The youth vote and women helped put Obama over the top and guaranteed him the Electorial vote. In Ohio 1% was all it took to swing it to him. It was down hill from there. Romney only had about 3 million votes less than Obama. That was with fewer voters turning out this time. The kids made a serious mistake that America will regret. I only hope that those kids get opportunity to fix their error.

#4.1.1 Virginia Moss on 11/09/12 at 11:01 AM [Reply]

".... women helped put Obama over the top ...."

Why do you think that was? Hhmmmm.

#4.1.1.1 SardonicVeracity on 11/10/12 at 09:49 PM [Reply]

Because their place is in the kitchen, not the voting booth. Everyone knows this.

#4.1.1.1.1 Virginia Moss on 11/11/12 at 11:59 AM [Reply]

I'll take that as sarcasm. You know many here won't and can't. Sad, isn't it.

#4.1.1.1.1.1 SardonicVeracity on 11/13/12 at 01:52 PM [Reply]

Yes, I was just joking ....

Like asking why most women wear white to their wedding.

Because the dishwasher should match the stove and refrigerator.

#4.1.1.1.2 Ben Had on 11/12/12 at 06:23 AM [Reply]

Couldn't resist, could you?
On guard SV, on guard!

#5 Virginia Moss on 11/07/12 at 12:34 PM [Reply]

".... amendment to set up a state commission to oversee charter school applications, a move that would take such decisions out of local school boards’ hands."

Whoever wrote this is either wrong or editorializing which are both a no-no in journalism. But real journalism is dead in this country so it is to be expected.

Charter school applications still go to the local school boards for approval. If turned down, then they can go to the state where they can also be turned down or approved. The statement above is typical of the way politicians word these questions on ballots in order to mislead voters. If voters don't want the state approved charter schools for their children, simply don't send them there. No one is required to attend; it's a choice. If you like traditional schools, nothing changes for you as long as you send your kids to traditional schools, which is real easy. So what's the problem?

Money? Possibly, but that's the problem now. Supposedly, charters can operate more cheaply by not being under state or locally mandated requirements. If traditional schools need to do that, then we should remove unnecessary requirements that put a fiscal burden on the schools. And if we do that, then we have fixed the traditional schools and don't need charters. Think about it.

#6 Double B on 11/07/12 at 12:42 PM [Reply]

The way I look at this is the best of 2 bad choices won. The GOP has to stop with the bible thumping the rest of this country does not want to hear it. If the GOP is to ever win again they must understand your Religion is just that YOURS.

#6.1 Virginia Moss on 11/09/12 at 11:05 AM [Reply]

There it is! So simple, so accurate. Everyone needs to move towards the middle.

#7 Ms.K on 11/07/12 at 01:10 PM [Reply]

Wow! What a bunch of anarchists. Better build your bunkers now and stock up on ammunition, food, medical supplies and toilet paper; there's going to be desperate times ahead! Maybe you better send your wives and kids out of the country for safety. Maybe Mexico because Canada won't take Americans anymore. Just tell them to try to avoid the drug warlords and to not get sick.

I'm looking forward to the completion of the Caterpillar plant and the already started recovery of the construction business. Why don't we work on our state's approach to welfare if that bothers y'all so much. How come our "R" representatives have continued for years and years to allow deadbeats to live off the system? Have any of y'all complained to your "R" people or offered suggestions for remedying the system? The State of Georgia is far more to blame for any welfare problems than the federal government is. The federal government is to blame for corporate welfare which eats up far more of our money than the deadbeats do. We need to dump our current tax code and do something entirely different.

I hope we can change that in the next four years, but we have a few more pressing problems right now. Taxing the rich should be the first thing we do in order to pay off the deficit which got there due to the greed of the rich and the corporations, particularly those connected with waging war. Sacrificing our young people on the alter of corporate profit is beyond vile.

#7.1 Ben Had on 11/09/12 at 02:23 PM [Reply]

You need to stop! I'm sure their little brains are going off like popcorn by now. None of these people care about facts or real solutions unless it's mixed with a little hate and fear.
I've given up on these hillbilly dimwits.
Good luck!

#7.1.1 Virginia Moss on 11/11/12 at 11:52 AM [Reply]

Please don't stop commenting here. We need all the reasoned, intelligent participants we can attract, even if you do often communicate in sarcasm, which many here probably can't recognize. I have noticed it has gotten a little better since it first started; that's why I started commenting here. The more reasonable the comments, the more reasoned folks will participate until these insane remarks become just a footnote to ignore. I wish this site would become a real source of informed discussion around county issues so as to find solutions and so that our leaders can get a sense of the pulse of the county. Unfortunately, the nature of the beast allows idiocy along with reason.

#7.1.2 Local on 11/12/12 at 02:47 PM [Reply]

Ben wish my wife had use for my little brain but does not and so no pop. Get humor Ben ole boy.

#7.2 jg on 11/13/12 at 02:29 PM [Reply]

" Taxing the rich should be the first thing we do in order to pay off the deficit which got there due to the greed of the rich and the corporations"

WHAT???How ignorant! Hate the rich..that has been preached to us by this "dividing our country" president. I am "rich" by Obama's standards and it has taken years of school, hard work and budgeting to get where I am. I am sick of the jealousy of the "rich". Get off your butts and work and maybe you can be rich and everyone can hate you and tax you to death! There is no way a 13 trillion tax deficit that this pres. has created will be paid by "taxing the rich".. get a life!!!

#7.2.1 Ms.K on 11/14/12 at 01:14 PM [Reply]

I don't hate the rich. We have a scary deficit problem. Who has the money to keep us from going under? I don't. All those people on unemployment don't. All those people underemployed don't. All those retired people don't. All those deadbeats refuse. The rest are mostly just trying to get by and put a bit of money away for old age in case Social Security won't be there. Who has the money? Who had the money that sent Americans to the moon in the 1960s. Who had the money that built the roads and bridges in this country in the 1950s, especially the interstate system? We were a truly great country then, weren't we? Envy and admiration of the world, we were. Remember? How did we do that? Remember? We taxed the rich relative to their income amount like everybody else. That's how.

#7.3 lee on 11/14/12 at 04:49 AM [Reply]

"Taxing the rich to pay off the deficit", Ms.K?? It can't be done. You have been brainwashed listening to the biased news media. Change stations and get yourself educated. I have listened to all and you have not been told all the facts. The over 13 trillion dollar deficit will be on the backs of our children's children and then on. Obama is the worst thing to happen to our country.

#7.3.1 Ms.K on 11/14/12 at 01:01 PM [Reply]

I don't listen to radio, I don't watch television, I don't have service. I read various newspapers on the internet. Now, tell be why taxing the rich can't be done and why you seem to want to pass our debt on to future generations. If neither of those two things is done, then what do you propose as a way to reduce the deficit? Or are you content to sit there and hate Obama, blaming him for all your percieved problems.

#8 Independant Minded on 11/07/12 at 05:21 PM [Reply]

As I look a the comments here and in other places, I am thankful that I live in a country where I can vote and have a say so who is elected. If it is not the one I wanted elected I will at least respect the decision of the voters and move on. And if I would want to say something I would not have to fear of being taken away from my family and friends as it happens elsewhere in the world. For that I am thankful that I live in the United States. Lastly to me we're not blue and red states we're the United States of America. God Bless the USA!

#8.1 Virginia Moss on 11/09/12 at 10:20 AM [Reply]

"Lastly to me we're not blue and red states we're the United States of America."

Excellent point! However, we are not united and it's high time we were. Please, folks, let's come together for the good of our grandchildren. They should be born into a UNITED States of America instead of the ugly, irrational hate and bitterness I see written on this board. Both candidates were good material. One has been chosen. If we don't support him as our president, as many have chosen not to do for the last four years, we will continue to have little progress, maybe even decline. The economy has turned around and things are genuinly looking up. So look up, look ahead, take advantage of the opportunities forming now. The cusp of recoveries is always ripe with opportunities. Now is the time to make a move. Get busy.

#8.2 sovrncitzn on 11/09/12 at 01:22 PM [Reply]

Not much longer.

#9 Sniper on 11/07/12 at 06:10 PM [Reply]

All we can do now is pray!

#10 Christy on 11/07/12 at 08:50 PM [Reply]

Ignorance at it's best...
Please get out of the 1950's and embrace the fact that this is no longer the "good ole days" & the people have spoken....

#11 Vickie on 11/08/12 at 07:50 AM [Reply]

I am so-o-o depressed about the presidential election. What are people thinking about. All they want is free contraceptives and are able to get an abortion. I want to leave the country. GOD PLEASE HELP US !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#12 bubbalicious on 11/09/12 at 02:47 AM [Reply]

As a proud and patriotic American, I'm ecstatic our bravest president since FDR won re-election. He got Osama Bin Laden!! Our nation always be grateful to him for that.

#12.1 anon on 11/09/12 at 07:28 AM [Reply]

Bravest president, my &$$..community organizer at best.

#12.1.1 Virginia Moss on 11/14/12 at 01:23 PM [Reply]

Looks like skilled community organizing is what got President Obama the votes he needed. Apparently, he is quite accomplished at that. He's also ready to move on with the country's business with or without you. He was elected; I support my president for the next four years.

#13 sovrncitzn on 11/09/12 at 06:59 AM [Reply]

HA,HA,HA,HA,LOL,LOL I love it Obama is exactally what you fake religious neocons deserve. Now watch as Obama takes us to war with Iran and crashes the economy. Oh and they will be coming for the guns and yes your sheriffs office will kick in your door and disarm you under Homeland security. Keep supporting the military and the illegal wars and by all means support your local cops as they are used to enfoce all these unconstitutional laws.

#13.1 anon on 11/09/12 at 07:26 AM [Reply]

What an idiot you must be! Let me guess, you suck off the gov't system, you have babies you don't support, but you have a nice set of rims, and the best shoes and clothes you can steal...then I understand why you support Obama.

#13.1.1 Red on 11/11/12 at 11:11 AM [Reply]

"You're just jealous and cannot think for yourself."

#14 smackdad6 on 11/09/12 at 07:34 AM [Reply]

You on the left don't seem to understand the implications of taxing the rich. If you think someone with extreme resources will simply allow our dear ruler to establish tax code which will make them jump for joy to hand over even more of their hard earned wealth, you are sadly mistaken. The wealthy in this country have many outlets for their wealth and will simply find another outlet which will keep them from paying more taxes, or shut down business which will in turn cost jobs and tax revenue. Look at the news since the election, many big "evil" corporations including Caterpillar have announced massive layoffs. Add that to the already non existent job market and what you have is a increasing welfare base, just what the current administration wants. Become so dependent on Uncle Sam and we have no choice. For those who chose this man, he is not what you think. And by the way, he got Bin Laden under the initiatives of George Bush.

#14.1 Virginia Moss on 11/14/12 at 01:32 PM [Reply]

You do realize that it has been clearly established that cutting taxes on the rich only makes the rich richer and the middle class poorer. And trickle-down economics has also been proven false. The rich have had their tax burdens removed for a long time and what did they do? Not more jobs, but less jobs as they went overseas. All the tax cutting and breaks and stimulous and what have they done with it? They have sat on that money for years now after they bled the consumer dry and now can't sell anything to them because they have no money because they have no jobs. Kinda cut off their nose to spite their face. But they have plenty of dollars for nice plastic surgery, so what do they care? Your post indicates that you are not well informed.

#15 Anonymous on 11/09/12 at 12:58 PM [Reply]

Obama flat out put a whuppin' on you hillbillies!

#16 sovrncitzn on 11/09/12 at 01:29 PM [Reply]

I do not support Fascist democrats or republicans. Also I hate the goverment I wouldnt take anything from them. I just think all you neocons who love the war and your own forms of big goverment are getting exactally what you deserve,HA,HA,HA,LOL. We are going to find out if they will have to pry that gun from your cold dead fingers.

#17 Red on 11/10/12 at 12:20 PM [Reply]

Ref #13 "anon," you stated: "What an idiot you must be! Let me guess, you suck off the gov't system, you have babies you don't support, but you have a nice set of rims, and the best shoes and clothes you can steal...then I understand why you support Obama." JUST SO THAT THE TRUTH BE TOLD AND YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST, THE BABIES, THE RIMS AND THE SHOES YOU REFERENCED WERE ALL PURCHASED DURING THE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION IN 2001. NOW WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELF. What have you done with the past 20 years of your life other that spread hatred? "Wake up the world has moved past your early childhood education of prejudice and hatred. Your circle of friends need expand outside of the Madison County area, there is a whole different world out there and beyond. Look forward to reading a positive, diverse and inclusive comment from you hopefully one day if it is within you. “Have a great day and smile sometime.”

#18 Double B on 11/11/12 at 07:27 PM [Reply]

I find one thing in the county very funny. People talk about taking Government hand outs a lot but in most cases they are the ones taking some of that hand out. Don't forget if you are a teacher, administrator, work for any state or county you are part of the people taking handouts. Where else could anyone in any of those positions make as much money as they do for the amount of work they do. No place. 41% of all jobs in NE GA are infact Government funded. The Top 10% best paying jobs are Medical and Educations Jobs.

#18.1 Virignia Moss on 11/14/12 at 01:38 PM [Reply]

I think most people would define "handout" as giving something for nothing in return. Government workers give us services in return. As to whether we get our money's worth is a separate discussion. Please don't call teachers, law enforcement, emergency personnel, road crews, office workers, etc. people who take handouts.

#19 Kyshona on 11/11/12 at 11:25 PM [Reply]

Obama won by over 2.5 MILLION in the popular vote, and got 332 Electoral College votes. Not even close...the PEOPLE have CHOSEN Obama in a L-A-N-D-S-L-I-D-E!!! Hooray for the USA!

#19.1 SardonicVeracity on 11/18/12 at 07:20 PM [Reply]

Barely 50% of the popular vote is NOT.a landslide...

He got less votes than McCain did four years ago. It probably says more about the Republican ability to energize their base for a Mormon candidate with a less than clear plan of action than a referendum of approval for Obama. Even though Obama does not seem to have a plan either, he does have job experience.

Voters did decide to shackle him with a divided House after all. Hopefully this will force him to act as a leader in making real bipartisan efforts at reductions in spending.

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