DeKalb special election announced to replace Boyer
A special election to replace former DeKalb County Commissioner Elaine Boyer, who resigned this week, will be held at the same time as the Nov. 4 general election, the county announced Wednesday.
The election will be open to voters in District 1 in north DeKalb, which includes the cities of Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville and Dunwoody. If a runoff is necessary, it would be held Dec. 2.
Candidates may qualify for the special election from 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 8 to noon on Sept. 10. The fee to qualify is $1,151.24.
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