VALDOSTA – Polls are open until 7 p.m. today for state and local races in the primary/nonpartisan election.

Lowndes County Sheriff

Democratic Primary
Ashley Paulk
Calvin Troy

Republican Primary (unopposed)
Chris Prine

Lowndes County District 1 Commissioner Democratic Primary
Joyce Evans
Jerrell Anderson
(There is no Republican challenger in this race.)

Lowndes County Coroner

Democratic Primary
Brad Carter
John Gates
John Hogan

Republican Primary
Austin Fiveash
Terry Hawke

Lowndes County Probate Court Judge (non-partisan election)
Detria Carter Powell
Burke Sherwood

Georgia House of Representatives District 117

Democratic Primary
Dexter Sharper (incumbent)
Adrian Rivers

Republican primary
Diedra A. White (unopposed)

Lowndes County Board of Education District 6 (non-partisan election)
Philip Poole (incumbent)
Glenn Gregory

Lowndes County Board of Education District 7 (non-partisan election)
Fred Davis (incumbent)
G. Edward “Eddie” Smith

Solicitor General
Justin Cabral
Jason Cain

For free rides to local polls,

Democrats can call (229) 241-1694, or (229) 630-8486. Republicans can call (229) 560-2764, or (229) 241-0916.

More information, contact the Board of Elections at (229) 671-2850.