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Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Nathan Deal is moving to the Governor’s office after defeating Democratic candidate Roy Barnes, who had 43% of the vote. Deal won with 53% of the vote with 97% of precincts reporting.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Always be closing – it’s not just a slogan for a salesman on a tough call. It’s also the mantra for politicians on Election Day, and the candidates for Georgia’s 2nd congressional district are no different.

Monday, November 01, 2010  With polls showing Republicans poised for big gains in Tuesday’s midterms, candidates at Monday’s rally at Henry Tift Myers Airport were all smiles.

Monday, November 01, 2010  According to the latest polls Roy Barnes is down seven points to Nathan Deal.

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.

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Last minute statistics before thousands of voters hit the polls.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal and Democrat Roy Barnes clashed in a debate Tuesday night that focused on issues important to the region -- water rights, tax breaks for agriculture and deepening the Port of Savannah, reported WAGA FOX 5 in Atlanta.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Georgia Gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes says companies want to come to smaller towns away from big city congestion, but they don’t come because there aren’t enough skilled workers.

Friday, September 24, 2010  The latest Rasmussen poll indicates a lead for former Congressman Nathan Deal (R) over former Governor Roy Barnes (D) despite a flurry of negative ads targeting Deal's financial dealins.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  A new poll shows Barnes and Deal are neck and neck.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes has been fast and furious in questioning his opponent Nathan Deal's financial standing.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  If you live in Dougherty County you can go to the elections office at the Government Center on Pine Avenue

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Deal is asking Barnes to disclose how many trials he won as an attorney under judges he appointed. Barnes says he and his team found there was one situation like this.

Monday, September 06, 2010  With less than 60 days before midterm elections, candidates kept working even on Labor Day. Political polls and reports say Democrats and incumbents may be on the chopping block in November’s election.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  Republican Gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal has released partial tax returns on his website after pressure from Democratic opponent and former Governor Roy Barnes.