ANDERSON — Much of Anderson’s west side again voted for a Democrat candidate for President.
But this time, the votes weren’t so much along a party line as expected. Many of the districts had split votes.
The Fourth Ward’s Precinct 8 split where voting took place at New Life Nazarene Church, 3615 Raible Ave.
Of 449 votes cast, 144 were straight party tickets. Further indication of a split ticket were the 274 votes for Sen. Barack Obama and 166 for Sen. John McCain.
In 2004, the precinct went for President George W. Bush over John Kerry, 227 to 200.
“Color had nothing to do with it,” said Amos Cooley, Democrat Precinct Committeeman. “What he (Obama) wanted to do for the working man is to give him a break and get him on his feet and get the economy moving.”
Even in heavily Democratic Precinct 1, Obama received 318 votes — but 202 Democrats stayed with the party ticket indicating 116 voters didn’t stick to party lines.
Precinct committeeman Fred Reese said, “They voted for many issues and for a variety of different reasons.”
Younger adults may have been worried about job issues, rising gas prices or losing the manufacturing base that once served their parents.
“This mood’s different,” Reese said. “The hip-hop generation had something to do with that. The black and white culture started accepting one another.”
Other indicators of split ticket voting in the Fourth Ward.
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Precinct 1, 630 Nichol Ave.: straight Democrat, 202; straight Republican, 20; votes for Obama, 318; votes for Sen. John McCain, 58.
Precinct 2, 2830 W. Eighth St.: straight Democrat, 191; straight Republican, 29; votes for Obama, 382; votes for McCain, 82.
Precinct 3, 2220 W. 22nd St.: straight Democrat, 331; straight Republican, 13; votes for Obama, 445; votes for McCain, 52.
Precinct 4, 2010 Brentwood Drive: straight Democrat, 293; straight Republican, 40; votes for Obama, 502; votes for McCain, 114.
Precinct 5, 2300 W. 22nd St.: straight Democrat, 271; straight Republican, 15; votes for Obama, 384; votes for McCain, 39.
Precinct 6, 630 Nichol Ave.: straight Democrat, 209; straight Republican, 2; votes for Obama, 310; votes for McCain, 11.
Precinct 7, 2220 W. 22nd St.: straight Democrat, 143; straight Republican, 16; votes for Obama, 220, votes for McCain, 40.
Precinct 8, 3615 Raible Ave.: straight Democrat, 99; straight Republican, 43; votes for Obama, 274; votes for McCain, 166.
Election 2011
BLUE COUNTY: West side strongly Dem again
- Election 2011
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Ockomon suing Spencer for alleged defamation
Mayor Kris Ockomon has filed a lawsuit against Teresa Spencer claiming false statements she made that resulted in damage to Ockomon. The suit claims that Spencer “provided false and unprivileged statements to the media and general public, orally and in writing."
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Election results at individual precincts changed a lot from '07
Democratic Mayor Kris Ockomon believes part of the blame for his re-election loss lies with the votes that went to Libertarian Rob Jozwiak instead of him. But Jozwiak disagrees and thinks that if he hadn’t been a candidate, Republican Kevin Smith would have still won.
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Summitville races in question
One of the candidates for Summitville’s clerk/treasurer said she is contemplating her next step is after alleging that she and other Democratic candidates witnessed several voting improprieties during Tuesday’s election.
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Editorial: Voters elect Smith, send message of disenchantment
Each of the three men who ran for mayor of Anderson can continue to play a vital part in the growth of the community. Here’s hoping they foster collaboration, rather than factionalism.
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Kevin Smith back as Anderson mayor
Four years after citizens chose not to re-elect Kevin Smith, they changed their minds. Smith, who was the Republican mayor from 2004 to 2007, was elected on Tuesday to retake office next year.
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Council incumbents re-elected; newcomer joins them
The eight incumbents who sought re-election to Anderson City Council got their wishes Tuesday, which left the Democratic party continuing to hold the majority. The ninth position will have a new face — Democrat Ty Bibbs in an at-large seat.
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Frankton gets new clerk/treasurer
At around 8:30 p.m. Kathy Hudson, Frankton Town Council clerk, had the final tally including the next person that would fill her shoes.
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Republicans ousted two Democratic incumbents in the Chesterfield election Tuesday night. Deborah Dunham will replace Candy Bennett as the clerk/treasurer and Jerry Fields will fill Lynette Carter’s seat on the town council.
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Dockrey upset in Alexandria council race
A second shot at running for office paid off for Dan Stanley. The Democratic at-large candidate led the final election results Tuesday with 32 percent of the vote, landing a spot on Alexandria City Council.
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A five-point plan including the establishment of a development commission proved to be the difference in Republican candidate Ron Arnold’s campaign for Elwood mayor.
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