Two state representatives draw challengers
Carlton Fletcher
Two members of Dougherty County’s state legislative delegation have drawn opposition in their re-election bids.
State Rep. Winfred Dukes, D-Albany, will be opposed by Dougherty County GOP Chair Karen Kemp in House District 150.
State Rep. Carol Fullerton, D-Albany, has drawn opposition in the Democratic Primary from Freddy Grimsley.
Unopposed in their bids for re-election are state Rep. Ed Rynders, R-Leesburg, who represents District 152, and state Sen. Freddie Powell Sims, D-Dawson.
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