Secretary of State News

For Immediate Release
December 26, 2007		 FFI Contact: Matt Carrothers
Director of Media Relations
404-656-4269

Secretary of State Karen Handel Certifies State House District 72 Election

Atlanta – Secretary of State Karen Handel today certified the election results for the December 18 special election in State House District 72.

Georgia House District 72 (100% of precincts reporting)

 

Votes

Percentage

Steve Brown

888

24.61

Kevin Madden

571

15.83

Matt Ramsey

1,925

53.35

Heidi Vaisvil

221

6.13

Secretary Handel transmitted the certified results of the election to the Governor’s Office and the House Clerk. Mr. Ramsey’s commission, ID card, and an election certificate will also be included in the transmission.

Karen Handel was sworn in as Secretary of State in January 2007. The Secretary of State's office offers important services to our citizens and our business community. Among the office’s wide-ranging responsibilities, the Secretary of State is charged with conducting efficient and secure elections, the registration of corporations, and the regulation of securities and professional license holders. The office also oversees the Georgia Archives and the Capitol Museum.