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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton political parties clashing about masks for absentee ballot monitors Chairman tells Democrats not to return until safety will be made a priority in election office From left, Mike Hesterley of the Newton County Democratic Party, county elections board Chairman Phil Johnson and Leesha Jay of the Newton County Republican Party check ballots containing write-in votes Nov. 24 during a recount of the presidential election requested by President Donald Trump s campaign. - photo by Tom Spigolon
COVINGTON, Ga. Newton County Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for making the issue of wearing masks political during a standoff over whether cloth face coverings were required in the county election office.