2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election
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The 2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent CEO Burrell Ellis ran for re-election to a second term. Though he faced little-known opponents in the primary, he faced controversy over his relationship with the County Commission.[1] Ellis ultimately won renomination without need for a runoff, but by a narrower margin than expected, receiving 60 percent of the vote.[2] In the general election, Ellis faced no opposition and won his second term uncontested.
Candidates
- Burrell Ellis, incumbent CEO[1]
- Gregory Adams, minister, former police officer[3]
- Jerome Edmondson, businessman[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Burrell Ellis (inc.) | 48,065 | 60.37% | |
| Democratic | Gregory Adams | 16,303 | 20.48% | |
| Democratic | Jerome Edmondson | 15,247 | 19.15% | |
| Total votes | 79,615 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Burrell Ellis (inc.) | 243,383 | 98.82% | |
| Write-in | 2,895 | 1.18% | ||
| Total votes | 246,278 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- 1 2 Schneider, Craig (July 8, 2012). "Much ado over DeKalb's CEO: Strife between Ellis, county's commissioners revives debate over unusual form of government". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. B1. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ↑ Edwards, Johnny (August 1, 2012). "Several key races too close to call". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. A12. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- 1 2 Hunt, April (March 1, 2012). "CEO, 2 commissioners face opposition". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. B5. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Summary Report - DeKalb County - State of Georgia Primary and NonPartisan General Election - July 31, 2012" (PDF). DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections. August 6, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Summary Report - DeKalb County - State of Georgia General Election - November 6, 2012" (PDF). DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections. November 13, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
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