2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election

The 2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent CEO Burrell Ellis ran for re-election to a second term. Though he faced little-known opponents in the primary, he faced controversy over his relationship with the County Commission. Ellis ultimately won renomination without need for a runoff, but by a narrower margin than expected, receiving 60 percent of the vote. In the general election, Ellis faced no opposition and won his second term uncontested.

Democratic primary Candidates Burrell Ellis, incumbent CEO Gregory Adams, minister, former police officer Jerome Edmondson, businessman

Results

General election Results

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