2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election

none September 2023 2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no November 6, 2012 2008 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election 2008 2016 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer election 2016 x155px Burrell Ellis Democratic Party (United States) 243,383 98.82% CEO Burrell Ellis Democratic Party (United States) Burrell Ellis Democratic Party (United States) 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.Schneider Craig Much ado over DeKalb's CEO: Strife between Ellis, county's commissioners revives debate over unusual form of government Atlanta Journal-Constitution July 8, 2012 Atlanta, Georgia B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/176865452/ July 17, 2025 Ellis ultimately won renomination without need for a runoff, but by a narrower margin than expected, receiving 60 percent of the vote.Edwards Johnny Several key races too close to call Atlanta Journal-Constitution August 1, 2012 Atlanta, Georgia A12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/176865808/ July 17, 2025 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 officerHunt April CEO, 2 commissioners face opposition Atlanta Journal-Constitution March 1, 2012 Atlanta, Georgia B5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/176865720/ July 17, 2025 Jerome Edmondson, businessman Results Democratic primary resultsElection Summary Report - DeKalb County - State of Georgia Primary and NonPartisan General Election - July 31, 2012 August 6, 2012 DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sites/default/files/Result_07312012.pdf July 9, 2025 Burrell Ellis (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 48,065 60.37% Gregory Adams Democratic Party (United States) 16,303 20.48% Jerome Edmondson Democratic Party (United States) 15,247 19.15% 79,615 100.00% General election Results 2012 DeKalb County, Georgia Chief Executive Officer electionElection Summary Report - DeKalb County - State of Georgia General Election - November 6, 2012 November 13, 2012 DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sites/default/files/Result_11062012.pdf July 9, 2025 Burrell Ellis (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 243,383 98.82% write-ins 2,895 1.18% 246,278 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) References Category:2012 United States county executive elections Category:Chief Executive Officer elections in DeKalb County, Georgia