John Tolbert Jr.

John Tolbert Jr. (Democratic Party) ran for election to the DeKalb County Commission to represent District 7 in Georgia. Tolbert lost in the primary on May 22, 2018.

Elections

See also: Municipal elections in DeKalb County, Georgia (2018)

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson won election in the general election for DeKalb County Commission District 7 on November 6, 2018.

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 139,130
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Lorraine Cochran-Johnson defeated incumbent Gregory Adams in the primary runoff for DeKalb County Commission District 7 on July 24, 2018.

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 14,833
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Incumbent Gregory Adams and Lorraine Cochran-Johnson advanced to a runoff. They defeated John Tolbert Jr. and Ed Williams in the primary for DeKalb County Commission District 7 on May 22, 2018.

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 40,792
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