Incumbent Richmond County Schools Trustee Charlie Hannah won a Tuesday runoff against the Rev. Larry Fryer.
Hannah won a third term representing District 2 with 2,967, or 53.85%, of votes to Fryer’s 2,543, or 46.15%.
“I’m glad this chapter is over so I can get rid of some of this anxiety,” Hannah said. “I’m just happy that enough people came out to support me to support my initiative to expand trade education in Augusta-Richmond County.”
Hannah headed to a runoff with Fryer after none of three candidates Nov. 8 received more than 50% of votes.
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Turnout was bolstered by the U.S. Senate runoff between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. Countywide turnout was 47.72% of registered voters. Warnock received 69.87% of votes in Richmond County over Walker’s 30.13%.
Hannah, who ran for mayor earlier this year said he’s been asked to run for another two-year term as board president. He is currently completing the second year of his term as president, a position elected by the 10-member board.
“It’s been a small push for it but it’s time for somebody else to take the reins,” Hannah said. “And whoever decides to run, I’m definitely going to remain in their ear; board president is not an easy task. I’m happy that there are a sufficient number of people that would like me to run again, but everybody should have an opportunity to get their feet wet.”
Hannah won five of the south-central district’s seven precincts, receiving the most votes at Bernie Ward Community Center. Fryer won the precincts that vote at Carrie J. Mays Recreation Center and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Susan McCord is a staff writer with The Augusta Press. Reach her at susan@theaugustapress.com
