BRYAN COUNTY (WSAV) – There’s a chance that voters in our area aren’t selecting a candidate printed on the ballot. Instead, they are writing in a name.
In Bryan County, Meredith Gibson is challenging Incumbent Commission Chairman Carter Infinger. She’s rallied some support on social media.
Ned Rinalducci, WSAV Policital Analyst and Chair of Social Sciences at Miami Dade College, said that it rare for write in candidates to win.
“On the rare occasion that they do win, though, it is in smaller state, local elections,” Rinalducci said.
Rinalducci considers Meredith Gibson a “formidable opponent” for the Bryan County commission chairman seat, considering the size of the county.
Gibson qualified through the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office to be a write in candidate this election. Her reasoning for running is what she said is mishandling of tropical storm Debby and the devastating damage flood waters caused in parts of Richmond Hill.
Her supporters are rallying behind her because of her volunteer efforts at the community house.