There will be seven races in the county in the primary election on July 20 and six races in the general election to be conducted Nov. 2.
"Competition is always a good thing," said Jeff Duncan, chairman of the Cherokee County Republican Party. "None of us should get too comfortable."
Duncan said this amount of participation encourages more public debate.
"It brings on a new level of visibility when there is a race," he said.
Six Democrats qualified for races in Cherokee County this year.
"We intend to make our presence known," said Bill Haffner, chairman of the Cherokee County Democratic Party.
Janet Munda, supervisor of elections for Cherokee County, said this year's general election would be the busiest she has seen in terms of local elections, which include county and state representative and senate races.
"People are taking notice more because of the shape of our country," she said, adding the economy could be a factor in why so many have gotten into the race this year.
The Cherokee County School Board has several races this year. The Post 1 seat, which is being vacated by Stephen Bentley, is being sought by Ken Ball of Holly Springs and Rob Wofford of Canton.
Post 3 Representative Gary Puckett is being challenged by Michael Geist of Woodstock in the primary election. In the general election, the winner will face off against Democrat Tony Guice of Woodstock.
Post 6 Representative Debi Radcliff will face Rob Usher of Woodstock in the primary election. The winner in that election moves on against Democrat Alice Archey in November.
Post Representative Rick Steiner does not face opposition this year.
There is a lot of activity in the races for state level offices as well. State Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) will face a challenge from Democrat Patrick Thompson of Roswell in the November election.
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R-Hickory Flat) will have Democratic opposition from Stephanie Webb of Canton.
State Rep. Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock) will face Republican Michael Caldwell of Woodstock in the primary election. Waiting for the winner in that race is Democrat Lillian Burnamen of Woodstock.
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R-Holly Springs) faces John Forrester of Woodstock in the primary election. The winner will face Bill Brown of Woodstock in November. Brown ran for the seat in 2008.
State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) and State Sen. Jack Murphy (R-Cumming) do not face opposition.
There will be one race in the primary election on the board of commissioners. Commissioner Derek Good will face a challenge from Jason Nelms of Woodstock. Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens and Commissioner Harry Johnson do not face opposition.
Solicitor David Cannon, Jr. will be challenged by Channing Ruskell, a former Solicitor who ran for the office in 2006.
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