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Monday, November 05, 2012  One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Elections has received instructions from the elections division director as to how poll workers should tally up votes for write-in candidates.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; Ward II City Commissioner candidate Melissa Strother files a petition contesting election results, listing 'irregularities' with former candidate Cheryl Calhoun being on the ballot

Monday, October 10, 2011  An Albany citizen who says he's passionate about politics is encouraging citizens in Ward 6 to register to vote in a way that's convenient for them.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  According to the Board of Elections, retired educator and coach Jesse Massey officially withdrew his candidacy for Albany Mayor on Wednesday.

Friday, September 02, 2011  The Albany qualifying week wrapped up with a new candidate for mayor, Ward 6 and Ward 4.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  A Lee County citizen asks the Board of Commissioners to put the Sunday alcohol sales referendum on the November ballot.

Sunday, October 31, 2010  A lesser known Libertarian gubernatorial candidate from right here in Southwest Georgia is picking up just enough steam to keep either man from reaching that 50 percent.

Monday, October 04, 2010  Officials at the Albany-Area Chamber of Commerce are urging voters to renew SPLOST for a sixth time.  They say it’s about keeping Albany running.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  Obama attacks GOP in weekly radio address, says they 'sure aren't listening' to the people

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Establishment Republicans have been relentless, calling Christine O'Donnell unelectable, a fraud and a liar

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Boehner: GOP has great chance for election gains, but faces uphill fight for House majority

Sunday, August 29, 2010  Glenn Beck's rally suggests trouble for Dems if activists vote in November elections

Monday, April 05, 2010  The tea party stirs plenty of noise, but can it sway any congressional elections in November?

Thursday, March 25, 2010  Voters will get to decide whether to legalize "recreational" use of marijuana