The sheriff’s race continues to be the big-money race in Lowndes County, with incumbent Republican Eddie Hawkins raising $13,298 over the reporting period, compared to $3,500 raised by his opponent, Democrat Willie Jones.
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.
Incumbent Democrat Scott Colom and Republican challenger Jase Dalrymple squared off Thursday night at Patch of Heaven, with Colom defending his eight-year tenure against Dalrymple’s assertion he was soft on crime.
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.
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.