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Qualifying to run for Dacula city councilmember ends Jan. 29

Qualifying to run for Dacula city councilmember ends Jan. 29. (Courtesy City of Dacula)
Qualifying to run for Dacula city councilmember ends Jan. 29. (Courtesy City of Dacula)
By Karen Huppertz
Jan 28, 2020

Dacula will hold a special election in March to elect one new councilmember to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of the Honorable Hubert Wells. Qualifying to be a candidate for the special election ends at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at City Hall, 442 Harbins Road. The qualifying fee is $213.

Residents will vote in the special election 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, also at Dacula City Hall. Early voting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2.

Residents who would like to register to vote in the special election may register through the close of business on Feb. 24. If a runoff election is needed, a runoff election will be held April 21.

Information: www.daculaga.gov.

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