Election results have been confirmed for the Magee Municipal Republican Primary Election. Results include absentee ballots, and a total of 440 ballots were cast out of 2,190 registered voters, resulting in a voter turnout of 20 percent.
In the race for mayor, Mark Grubbs secured the Republican nomination with 220 votes, defeating Joe Worrell, who received 183 votes. Additionally, there were 19 write-in votes recorded.
The Alderman Ward 1 race saw Allyson Berch winning the seat with 110 votes, while Chris Craft received 60 votes. Frank Duane Simmons trailed with 5 votes.
For Alderman Ward 2, incumbent Lawana Thompson emerged victorious with 72 votes, surpassing Beth McCall Moore, who garnered 41 votes.
The Alderman Ward 3 seat was closely contested, with Rachel Suzie Bourn winning with 57 votes. Lane Steele followed with 47 votes, and 1 write-in vote was recorded.
Alderman At Large Sue Honea ran unopposed receiving 359 votes. There were 26 write-in ballots.
These results finalize the Republican primary elections for the City of Magee. Two contested races will be featured on the June 3 general election ballot. Independent candidates Jim Snider and incumbent Dale Berry will face Republican nominee Mark Grubbs for the office of Mayor. The Alderman Ward 4 seat will be contested between Melinda Green and Julian Harper.
