Williams v. Price

Undercofler, Chief Justice.

Harold E. Williams brought this election contest against incumbent, Barbara J. Price, who defeated Williams in the Democratic primary election for the office of Clerk of the Fulton Superior Court. He contends that the results of the election are irregular under Code Ann. § 34-1703 so that the election should be declared void and reheld. The trial court found the results proper and Williams appeals. We granted an expedited review and affirm.

The substance of Williams’ complaint is that Thomas C. Malone, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Fulton County Board of…