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Veteran politicians swept back into office in Lowndes County, with Sheriff Eddie Hawkins, Coroner Greg Merchant, Chancery Clerk Cindy Goode and District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks all winning reelection, according to unofficial results.
The race for sheriff continues to be active, if not one-sided, as far fundraising goes, with incumbent Republican Eddie Hawkins handily outraising Democratic challenger Willie Jones.
In Lowndes County the sheriff’s race continues to be the one to watch when it comes to money being spent, with comparatively small amounts raised in other races.
Campaign finance reports show many Lowndes County candidates are off to a slow start when it comes to fundraising, either self-financing or showing no contributions at all.