2018 Columbus, Georgia mayoral election

2018 Columbus, Georgia mayoral election
May 22, 2018
 
Candidate Skip Henderson Zeph Baker
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 13,495 7,662
Percentage 56.26% 31.94%
Mayor before election

Teresa Tomlinson
Nonpartisan

Elected mayor

Skip Henderson
Nonpartisan

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The 2018 Columbus, Georgia mayoral election took place on May 22, 2018. Incumbent Mayor Teresa Tomlinson was term-limited and unable to seek a third consecutive term. City Councilman Skip Henderson won the election with 56 percent of the vote, avoiding the need for a runoff election.[1]

Primary election

Candidates

Results

Primary election results[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Skip Henderson 13,495 56.26%
Nonpartisan Zeph Baker 7,662 31.94%
Nonpartisan Danny Arcencibia 1,145 4.77%
Nonpartisan Beth Harris 1,007 4.20%
Nonpartisan Charlie Roberts 335 1.40%
Nonpartisan Winfred Shipman 278 1.16%
Write-in 64 0.27%
Total votes 23,986 100.00%

References

  1. ^ Chitwood, Tim (May 23, 2018). "Skip Henderson headed to mayor's office without a runoff". Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Singleton, Mikhaela (September 28, 2017). "Skip Henderson announces 2018 candidacy for Columbus mayor". WRBL. Columbus, Georgia. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  3. ^ a b James-Johnson, Alva (March 9, 2018). "Zeph Baker jumps into Columbus mayor's race at the last minute". Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  4. ^ James-Johnson, Alva (January 16, 2018). "Longtime Columbus resident, 'son of immigrants' enters mayor's race". Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Nickel, Cody (August 30, 2017). "Beth Harris announces intent to run for Columbus mayor in 2018". WRBL. Columbus, Georgia. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  6. ^ James-Johnson, Alva (April 30, 2018). "Columbus mayoral candidate says God is behind his campaign". Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  7. ^ "Election Summary Report - Muscogee County - State of Georgia Primary and NonPartisan General Election - May 22, 2018 - Summary For Jurisdiction Wide, All Counters, All Races" (PDF). Columbus Elections and Registration Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 28, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
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