Lisa Boggs

Jeffrey Davis, a candidate for the Georgia Court of Appeals, faced a challenge to his qualifications for the judgeship.  The requirement in question comes from the Georgia Constitution, which states that judge “shall reside in the geographical area in which they are selected to serve.” Following a hearing, the OSAH Judge concluded the constitutional provision

Othellious Cato, who sought to be a candidate in the House District 154 race, failed to appear at a hearing to answer a challenge to his residency qualification.  As he failed to appear without good cause, the Court ruled that he did not meet his burden of proving he satisfied the residency requirement.  Mr. Cato

Following a hearing, the Court determined that candidate Tyion Fields did not meet the residency requirements to run for Georgia Senate District 41. Initial Decision adopted by the Secretary of State.

This case involved a residency challenge brought against candidate Martine Maignan, who sought the seat in Georgia House District 38.  The Court concluded Ms. Maignan was not qualified to run for this office, as she did not meet the residency requirement. Initial Decision adopted by the Secretary of State.

The Superior Court of Fulton County reversed the Final Decision by the Secretary of State—which had adopted the OSAH Judge’s Initial Decision—that disqualified Carlton Mahone, Sr., from the race for State House District 137.  The superior court concluded Mr. Mahone met the residency requirements to run for this office.