Politics & Government
Dallas-Hiram Election Results 2021: Unofficial Totals Released
All precincts are reporting for the Dallas and Hiram city council races. All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Editor's note: This story was updated at 11:01 p.m.
DALLAS-HIRAM, GA — Unofficial Paulding County results are in for the Dallas City Council and Hiram City Council races, in which only one seat in each city had opponents.
In the Dallas City Council general election with all precincts — which was just one — reporting, incumbent Nancy Rakestraw Arnold took the lead in the Councilmember At Large race against opponent David A. Denmon with 235 votes, while Denmon had 119 votes. The races for both Wards 1 and 3 are unopposed, with incumbents Christopher B. Carter and Leah K. Alls running for reelection.
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In the special election in Dallas to fill the unexpired term of the resigned James Kelly, John Cooper Cochran ran unopposed as well.
In the Hiram City Council races, unofficial results show with one of one precinct reporting, Melissa R. Bayardelle took the lead with 146 votes for Post 3, while Helene M. FitzGerald had 102 votes. Incumbent Derrick Battle ran unopposed for Post 4, while Doris Devey also ran unopposed for Post 5.
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Related: Election Day 2021 In Dallas, Hiram: When, Where To Vote
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