I have not posted on Georgia's CD-10 Congressional election since the first set of voting was reported. Since then, we have had a run-off on Tuesday, July 17.
When the voting for the run-off was complete and the results came in, an exciting and unexpected upset appeared to have taken place. Republican State Senator Jim Whitehead was the heavy favorite going into the election, and even into the run-off. However, a candidate not even holding office turned out to be the winner. Physician Paul Broun Jr., a frequent candidate and also a Republican, stunned many by grabbing a 394-vote victory in the race. The final tally showed Broun with 23,529 votes, and Whitehead with 23,135. Both are considered conservatives. However, Broun looks to be more of a trusted conservative, rather than Whitehead, who was backed by the GOP establishment. It has been said that Broun may be like another Ron Paul, the Texas congressman, who often votes no on bills that are unconstitutional.
Broun was actually my second choice in this election, as I had endorsed Bill Greene, who lost badly in the first set of voting. Broun's election is exciting to me as I believe he will be a conservative leader in the House.
Georgia Secretary of State's Office voting returns
Congressman Paul Broun's official site
Broun's campaign site
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