Bibb elections board seeking judge’s OK on election dates | Elections | Macon.com

The Bibb County Board of Elections wants a federal judge’s blessing on election dates it set for the new Macon-Bibb County government.

The board voted 3-1 Monday to authorize County Attorney Virgil Adams to seek a consent order from a judge that would establish election dates for the nonpartisan election.

The election date would remain Sept. 17, the date the board approved last month. Any runoff races would likely take place Oct. 15, though that date isn’t official.

The board also moved up qualifying dates. Qualifying will now be held July 22-24 at the Board of Elections office, 2445 Pio Nono Ave. Qualifying initially had been scheduled for mid-August.

If a consent order — an agreement worked out between two or more parties to a dispute — is issued, it would settle a lawsuit filed by Mallory Jones III, a candidate for the new District 4 County Commission seat in the consolidated government.

“We hope the court will sign expeditiously so the preparations for the election can commence,” said Lee Parks, Jones’ attorney. “We are gratified at the cooperation we have received from counsel for the Board of Elections. They are committed to doing the right thing, and this consent order demonstrates that commitment.”

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