Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Candidates' fundraising totals
As the Republican presidential primary comes to South Carolina much will be made about fundraising and its importance in determining the winner. Fundraising is just as important in local elections, as the final campaign reports, which were posted yesterday, indicate. They can be found in more detail at the website of the South Carolina State Ethics Commission HERE. Candidates filed their final contribution and expense reports on Jan. 10. Some of the highlights: The winner of City Council Seat Six, Larry Goodson, raised $3,430.26 compared to $400 raised by the man he defeated, incumbent Michael Reynolds. Of Goodson's total funds raised, $508.56 came from his own pockets, $694.80 came from former Mauldin Mayor Wayne Crick or Crick's company …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
All incumbents lose.
Larry Goodson Won the run-off election today for Mauldin City Council Seat 6. Goodson defeating incumbent Michael Reynolds, 597 votes (or 62 percent) to 362 votes. Goodson and Reynolds were sent to the run-off when Goodson won 48.6 percent of the vote on November 8. Goodson joins Scott Crosby, who won Seat 4 and Dennis Raines, who won the mayoral race, as new members of the city council. Bob Cook ran unopposed for Seat 2 and was declared the winner in October. In Simpsonville, Perry Eichor handily defeated Tammy Bagwell in the race for mayor, 907 votes (or 65 percent) to 490 votes. In all, incumbents lost all of the contested seats in Mauldin. Reynolds said an anti-incumbency sentiment played a role in his defeat, but so did late-stage …
Monday, November 21, 2011
Polling locations the same as Nov. 8
Mauldin and Simpsonville voters will return to the polls tomorrow for the run-off election for Mauldin City Council Seat 6. The race is between incumbent Michael Reynolds and challenger Larry Goodson. In Simpsonville, voters there will choose their mayor from either Tammy Bagwell or Perry Eichor. Neither race was decided when voters first went to the polls two weeks ago. In the general election on Nov. 8, Dennis Raines soundly defeated incumbent Don Godbey in the mayoral race. Scott Crosby edged out incumbent James Kennedy for Seat 4. Goodson won 48.6 percent of the vote against Reynolds and Nantambu Calhoun. He needed 50 percent plus one to avoid a run-off. Reynolds' second-place finish assured him a spot in the run-off. The run-offs in …
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Taking place in Mauldin and Simpsonville on Tuesday
The run-off elections taking place on Tuesday in Mauldin and Simpsonville will cost taxpayers in Greenville County approximately $7,000, or $3,500 for each race. According to Conway Belangia, Director of Voter Registration & Elections for Greenville County, the costs are result of the programming of machines, staff time, overtime, and the counting of any absentee ballots. The run-off in Mauldin is between Michael Reynolds and Larry Goodson for City Council Seat 6. In Simpsonville, the race is for mayor and it's between Perry Eichor and Tammy Bagwell.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Seat 6 will be a run-off between Larry Goodson and Michael Reynolds
UPDATE: Challenger Scott Crosby has defeated James Kennedy in the race for Mauldin City Council Seat 4 by a total of 31 votes, 984-953. Director of Voter Registration & Elections for Greenville County Conway Belangia said that the margin is outside the 1 percent (or 19 votes) that would have mandated a county-sanctioned recount. Kennedy told Mauldin Patch he did not plan to ask for a recount. He would have had to provide proof of 31 examples of errors according to Belangia. The election will be certified on Friday at noon. The Seat 6 City Council run-off will be on November 22 at the same precinct locations as yesterday's vote. Turnout for the races was a higher-than-expected 13.2 percent. --------------------------- While Mauldin’s …
Race was decided shortly after polls closed
Challenger Dennis Raines scored a convincing victory in Mauldin’s mayoral election on Tuesday evening. Unofficial totals showed Raines winning approximately 60 percent of the vote. A half hour after polls closed, incumbent Don Godbey conceded to Raines, who is an administrator at First Baptist Church and founder of the Mauldin Miracle League. Godbey told his disappointed supporters, "I treasure the support I've received. I've thoroughly enjoyed my four years as Mayor and my six years on city council." In remarks that caused him to become emotional, Godbey added, “The diversity here — young, old, white, black, Hispanic — there is a lot of strength in that and I’m proud to have played a part in bringing people together.” Godbey encouraged …
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Where to vote, who the candidates are
In advance of tomorrow's mayoral and city council election, Mauldin Patch is re-publishing our candidate profiles and our recap of the October 4th debate at City Hall. The recap of the debate can be viewed HERE. Video of the debate can be viewed HERE. Be sure to follow Mauldin Patch all day on your computer or phone as we'll be updating throughout the day with photos, features and results. Voting begins at 7 a.m. and concludes at 7 p.m. The candidates are: For Mayor Don Godbey and Dennis Raines. Godbey is the incumbent. A profile of Raines can be viewed HERE. As the incumbent mayor, Godbey has been covered extensively by Mauldin Patch. Readers can access the 30-plus stories by typing Godbey's name into the "search" box on the top right of …
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Election day is November 8
Election day for the Mayoral and City Council races in Mauldin is exactly two weeks from today. As practice for the real thing we thought we’d have a look at the candidates’ signs and let voters decide which one is best. The choices present a veritable rainbow of colors The candidates are: Mayor: Don Godbey, Incumbent Dennis Raines, Challenger City Council Seat 4: James Kennedy, Incumbent Scott Crosby, Challenger Nantambu Calhoun, Challenger City Council Seat 6: Michael Reynolds, Incumbent Larry Goodson, Challenger
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Candidates for city offices met at City Hall for a debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greenville County and Mauldin Patch.
A few dozen people gathered at Mauldin City Hall on Tuesday night to hear candidates for city offices discuss the issues facing the town. In a debate sponsored by Mauldin Patch and the League of Women Voters, each candidate had two minutes to answer questions posed by moderators Shawn Drury, editor of Mauldin Patch, and Kathleen Kempe, president of the League of Women Voters of Greenville County. The candidates participating included: Mayor - Don Godbey and Dennis Raines. Godbey is the incumbent mayor. Seat 4 of the City Council - Incumbent James Kennedy is being challenged by Scott Crosby. Seat 6 of the City Council - Incumbent Michael Reynolds is being challenged by Larry Goodson. Nantambu Calhoun, who also is running for Seat 6, was …
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Jon
8:50 pm on Monday, January 16, 2012
Fiona, please take a look at the sign above if you want to see mud slinging. Mr. Goodson was part of that campaign negativity, which was false information I might add. The information in my statements above are facts and they are available for the public should anyone question my comments. And I don't believe it's best for you to assume I do not pray for public officials. more ›