Election 2014: Dallas, Hiram Voters Show Up Big for GOP

Paulding County voters overwhelming favored Republican candidates on Election 2014.

Republican candidates swept the Paulding vote in every contested race on the ballot — federal, state and county. (see results below)

The local margins were staggering in the major races for U.S. Senate and Governor, according to Georgia Secretary of State data.

David Perdue, who drew 53 percent of the Georgia vote to win the U.S. Senate seat over Michelle Nunn, had 68.70 percent in Paulding. Nunn had only 28.76 percent.

Gov. Nathan Deal, who won re-election with 52.8 percent in Georgia, scored 67.62 percent in Paulding (Jason Carter had 29.33 percent).

The Secretary of State’s office said 36,803 of Paulding County’s 76,088 registered voters cast their ballots, a voter turnout of 48.37 percent.

Below are the Paulding County-only results from the statewide races on Election Day.

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(* indicates incumbent; overall winners boldfaced)

U.S. Senate

David Perdue (R) 68.7% (25,048)

Michelle Nunn (D) 28.76% (10,484)o

Amanda Swafford (L) 2.54% (927)

Governor

Nathan Deal* (R) 67.62% (24,494)

Jason Carter (D) 29.33% (10,625)

Andrew Hunt (L) 3.05% (1,106)

Lt. Governor

Casey Cagle* (R) 73.58% (26,639)

Connie Stokes (D) 26.42% (9,563)

Secretary of State

Brian Kemp* (R) 72.90% (26,338)

Doreen Carter (D) 27.10% (9,793)

Attorney General

Samuel S. Olens* (R) 72.39% (26.166)

Greg Hecht (D) 27.61% (9,980)

Agriculture Commissioner

Gary Black* (R) 73.23% (26,363)

Christopher Irvin (D) 26.77% (9,635)

Insurance Commissioner

Ralph Hudgens* (R) 69.31% (25,042)

Liz Johnson (D) 26.27% (9,492)

Ted Metz (L) 4.41% (1,595)

State School Superintendent

Richard Woods (R) 71.15% (25,632)

Valarie Wilson (D) 28.85% (10,395)

Labor Commissioner

Mark Butler* (R) 72.01% (25,883)

Robbin Shipp (D) 27.99% (10,060)

Public Service Commission District 4

Doug Everett* (R) 77.85 (26,083)

John Monds (L) 22.15% (7,420)

Labor Commissioner

Public Service Commission District 1

Bubba McDonald* (R) 67.36% (24,253)

Daniel Blackman (D) 26.45 (9,522)

Robin Gilmer (L) 6.20% (2,231)

More election coverage on Patch:

Dallas-Hiram Votes 2014: Incumbents Sweep Local Elections

Georgia Election Results 2014: Perdue Wins U.S. Senate Seat

Georgia Election Results 2014: Perdue Wins U.S. Senate Seat