Politics & Government

Canton Voters Head To The Polls On Tuesday

Voters will decide who will serve as the city's next mayor and who will fill three City Council seats.

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Voters in the city of Canton will go to the polls on Tuesday to have their say on four races on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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Canton voters will be voting to elect a mayor and representatives for three City Council seats. Candidates in Tuesday’s election are:

Mayor

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Gene Hobgood (incumbent)
Pat Tanner

Ward 1

Jo Ellen Wilson (unopposed)

Ward 2

Jack Goodwin (incumbent)
John Clark

Ward 3

Farris Yawn (incumbent)
Jim Busi

Polls will be open in the city from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the following precincts:

  • Canton: First Baptist Canton, 1 Mission Point, Canton
  • Clayton: Fire Station Com #21, 1190 Evenflo Drive, Ball Ground
  • Liberty: Liberty Elementary School, 10500 Bells Ferry Road, Canton
  • R.T. Jones: Canton City Hall, 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton
  • Teasley: River Green Heritage Club, 201 Clubhouse Drive, Canton
  • Univeter: Cherokee Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton

A run-off, if needed, is scheduled for Dec. 1. To see if you’re registered to vote, or for more information on your specific precinct, click here. You can also view a sample ballot for the city’s election by clicking here.

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