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O.C.G.A. § 21-2-291: Elections — O.C.G.A. § 21-2-291
What this law says, in plain English
When a precinct has no opposed candidate in a special or general election and no write-in candidates or ballot issues exist, no election is held. The unopposed candidate is automatically deemed elected.
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