L-R: Carrollton attorney Kierston Marie Phillips was elected as next Carroll County Magistrate Court Judge on May 21, 2024. Early County Sheriff's Office Probation Director Mia Lee-Wallace elected was elected Clay County Magistrate and Probate Court judge, and Douglas County Chief Assistant Solicitor General Valerie V. Vie was elected as Douglas County Probate Court judge. (Courtesy photos) Meet the 3 Challengers Who Unseated Georgia Judges on May 21
"I won the election and could not have done it without y'all," newly elected Clay County Magistrate and Probate Judge Mia Lee-Wallace told supporters online Tuesday evening.
May 22, 2024 at 02:55 PM
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What You Need to Know
- More than 30 challengers attempted to unseat Georgia judges in the May 21 nonpartisan primary election, but only three succeeded.
- Voters unseated incumbent judges in Carroll County Magistrate, Clay County Magistrate/Probate and Douglas County Probate courts.
- Carrollton attorney Kierston Marie Phillips, Early County probation director Mia Lee-Wallace and Douglas County prosecutor Valerie V. Vie elected as judicial replacements.
More than 30 challengers attempted to unseat Georgia judges in the May 21 nonpartisan primary election, but only three succeeded.
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