Clayton County and Mableton races going to runoffs

Georgia elections, Sheriff Victor Hill, Mableton GA
File: Georgia voters take part in midterm elections on Election Day on November 8th, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo credit Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Voters in Clayton County and the new city of Mableton head back to the polls next month. Candidates vying for office did not receive at least 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday balloting and will try again on April 18th.

Levon Allen, who's currently in an interim position, will face Clarence Cox in the race for Clayton County Sheriff. They are seeking to replace Victor Hill. While in Mableton, the runoff for its first mayor will be between Aaron Carman and Michael Owens.

There are also 4 Mableton City Council offices to be decided by runoff.

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