Qualifying for the November 4th Municipal Elections concluded yesterday across all four municipalities in Chattooga County, setting the stage for a mix of contested races and unopposed candidates as voters prepare to choose their local leaders.

Here’s a breakdown of the candidates and races in each city:

Menlo The City of Menlo will see one contested race for a council seat.

Mayor: Kris Willis will run unopposed, securing another term.
Seat 1: Linda Wilson will run unopposed.
Seat 2: This will be the only contested race, with Damon Galloway and Kim Humphrey vying for the position.

Lyerly Similar to Menlo, the Town of Lyerly will feature a single contested race on its ballot.

Mayor: James “Jim” Ferguson will return as Mayor, running unopposed.
Council Seat #1: Lindsay Anderson Peace and Leah Rogers will compete for this seat.
Council Seat #2: Eric Brown will run unopposed.

Summerville The City of Summerville is poised for two significant contests, including a special election to fill a vacated council seat.

Mayor: The mayoral race will be closely watched, as incumbent Mayor Harry Harvey faces a challenge from Rickey Hughes, who previously held Council Seat #3.
Council Seat #1: Simone Adams will run unopposed.
Council Seat #2: Dana W. Mosley will run unopposed.
Council Seat #3 (Special Election): With Rickey Hughes vacating his seat to run for mayor, a special election will be held to fill the position between Jeff Martin and Lamonica (Nikki) Watkins.

Trion Voters in Trion will elect a new mayor, as current Mayor Lanny Thomas chose not to seek re-election. There will also be a contested council race.

Mayor: Casey Brown and Mickey McGraw will compete for the town’s top office.
Council Seat #1: Jeff “Fro” Wilson will run unopposed.
Council Seat #2: Becky McWhorter will run unopposed.
Council Seat #3: Rick Chesley and Justin Lowe will vie for this council seat.
Trion Board of Education: All Trion Board of Education races will be uncontested.

Voters in Chattooga County will head to the polls on November 4th to cast their ballots and shape the future leadership of their respective municipalities.