Secretary of State News

For Immediate Release
June 13, 2008		 FFI Contact: Matt Carrothers
Director of Media Relations
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Secretary of State Karen Handel Certifies State House District 93 Special Election Run-off

Atlanta – Secretary of State Karen Handel today certified the election results for the June 10, 2008 special election run-off in State House District 93.

Georgia House District 93 (100% of precincts reporting)

 

Votes

Percentage

Dee Dawkins-Haigler

297

54.3%

Malik Douglas

250

45.7%

Total

547

  

 

Secretary Handel transmitted the certified results of the election to the Governor’s Office and the House Clerk. Ms. Dawkins-Haigler’s commission, ID card, and an election certificate were also 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.