Midtown Patch Election Guide

As we steam ahead towards July’s primary election and then November’s general election, Midtown Patch is committed to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as the July and November voting dates draw near. Bookmark this page for updates.

T-SPLOST: The special transportation tax voters will be asked to vote on July 31 has metro Atlanta extremely divided. We’ll keep you informed on projects and how community leaders intend to vote.

Congressional Race: Longtime Congressman John Lewis faces a serious challenge in the Democratic primary from former Fulton County Judge Michael Johnson. The winner faces Atlanta divorce attorney Howard Stopeck, the Republican candidate.

State Legislature: With the recent redistricting, some candidates find themselves battling against fellow seatholders, which affects several Midtown Patch communities.

Presidential Race: The biggest race, of course is the presidential election, with voters deciding if President Barack Obama deserves a second four-year-term given the state of unemployment and the economy or if former Massachussetts Gov. Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger, will be the one to lead the country.

Related Topics: Election Guide 2012

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