15 qualify on first day for May election, including three for sheriff

Published 9:18 am Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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If the first day of qualifying is any indication, it’s going to be a competitive election season in Troup County.

On day one, three people qualified for sheriff, including incumbent James Woodruff. The primary will be held on May 21.

Here’s a look at who qualified on day one:

SHERIFF — Incumbent James Woodruff, Benjamin Turner, Ricky Ward
Woodruff and Turner are running as Republicans and would face off in May’s primary. Ward is an Independent.

CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT — Incumbent Jackie Taylor, Nicole Gratton (both running as Republicans)

TAX COMMISSIONER — Incumbent Shane Frailey (R)

CORONER — None

SOLICITOR  — Incumbent Sandra Taylor (R)

TROUP COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 — James Thrailkill (R), Andrew Moody (D)

TROUP COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 — None

TROUP COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 — Incumbent Morris Jones, Phil Nations (both Republicans)

STATE COURT JUDGE — Incumbent Wesley Leonard (non-partisan)

PROBATE COURT JUDGE — Incumbent Debbie Wade (non-partisan)

TROUP COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 2 — Incumbent Ferrell Blair (non-partisan)

TROUP COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 3 — None

TROUP COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 5 — None

TROUP COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 6 — Claude Foster (non-partisan)