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Latest: Local election qualifying
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Nov. 6 is general election day.

As of 9 a.m. Friday, the following candidates have qualified to run in the May 19 local primary/general election:

EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CHAIRMAN -- Wesley Corbitt (R)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  DISTRICT 1 -- Forrest Floyd (R)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 4 -- Reggie Loper (R)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT -- Jason Bragg (R), Christina Wilson (R), Barbara Cauley (R), Audra Battle Jennings (R), Walt Lawson (R), Christina Wilson (R),

CORONER -- David H. Exley (R)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT -- Beth Mosley (non-partisan)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF -- Jimmy McDuffie (R)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER -- Linda McDaniel

EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 2 -- Troy Alford (non-partisan), Chelsey McNicoll (non-partisan)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 3 -- Lamar Allen (non-partisan), Bradley A. Johnson (non-partisan), Jacoby Jones (non-partisan), Ron Carey Graham (non-partisan)

EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 5 -- Vickie G. Decker

EFFINGHAM COUNTY CHIEF MAGISTRATE -- Scott A. Lewis

The qualifying period ends at noon Friday.

Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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