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.
Lowndes County candidates faced the public Friday night at Anderson Grove in the first of three forums put on by the Concerned Citizens of Lowndes County.
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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.
As of the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline to qualify for county offices, three, including a sitting Columbus city councilman, were in the running for District 3 justice court judge. District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith is facing two opponents, and the sheriff, coroner, tax collector and chancery clerk races are all now competitive.