Macon-Bibb mayoral candidates likely to face runoff | Elections | Macon.com

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For the six candidates running for mayor of the new consolidated Macon-Bibb County government, finishing second in the July 16 primary could be as important as finishing first.

With such a crowded ballot, they agree it’s unlikely that anyone will emerge with a majority of votes to win the race outright, which would force an Aug. 13 runoff.

There are no unfamiliar faces in the half-dozen mayoral contenders: Mayor Robert Reichert, former Mayor C. Jack Ellis, County Commission Chairman Sam Hart, former Commission Chairman Charlie Bishop, Commissioner Joe Allen, and David Cousino, who has never held office but has made runs at mayor and chairman before.