Former Orange County Economic Development Coordinator Bobby Fillyaw is one step closer to becoming Newton County Judge. Tuesday Fillyaw got the most votes (708) but will face Paul Price (435) in a runoff. The winner will face Democrat Leonard Powell in November. Fillyaw moved back to Newton Co. after 10 years in Orange County.
Newton Co. Sheriff Eddie Shannon, an Orange County native, lost to Cynthia Hall (822-646) but because of a third candidate, he will face Hall in a runoff. The winner will face former Jasper Co. Sheriff Billy Rowles in November.
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