2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election

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2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election
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Candidate Burrell Ellis
Party Democratic
Popular vote243,383
Percentage98.82%
CEO before election

Burrell Ellis
Democratic

Elected CEO

Burrell Ellis
Democratic

The 2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent CEO Burrell Ellis ran for re-election to a second term. Though he faced little-known opponents in the primary, he faced controversy over his relationship with the County Commission. [1] Ellis ultimately won renomination without need for a runoff, but by a narrower margin than expected, receiving 60 percent of the vote. [2] In the general election, Ellis faced no opposition and won his second term uncontested.

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Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Burrell Ellis (inc.) 48,065 60.37%
Democratic Gregory Adams16,30320.48%
Democratic Jerome Edmondson15,24719.15%
Total votes79,615 100.00%

General election

Results

2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Burrell Ellis (inc.) 243,383 98.82%
Write-in 2,8951.18%
Total votes246,278 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. 1 2 Schneider, Craig (July 8, 2012). "Much ado over DeKalb's CEO: Strife between Ellis, county's commissioners revives debate over unusual form of government". Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. p. B1. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ Edwards, Johnny (August 1, 2012). "Several key races too close to call". Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. p. A12. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Hunt, April (March 1, 2012). "CEO, 2 commissioners face opposition". Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. p. B5. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Election Summary Report - DeKalb County - State of Georgia Primary and NonPartisan General Election - July 31, 2012" (PDF). DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections. August 6, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Election Summary Report - DeKalb County - State of Georgia General Election - November 6, 2012" (PDF). DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections. November 13, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
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