Seven candidates are vying to replace former state Sen. Brandon Beach as the lawmaker representing a northern Atlanta suburban district in the Georgia Senate. Early voting concluded Friday in the district, which covers much of Cherokee County and extends into north Fulton County, and just under 12,000 voters have already cast a ballot for a turnout rate of 8% in early voting.

Senate District 21 candidates:

Lance Calvert (Republican)

Jason Dickerson (Republican)

Stephanie Donegan (Republican)

Brice Futch (Republican)

Debra Shigley (Democrat)

Steve West (Republican)

Brian Will (Republican)

Election day is Tuesday, and polls will open again at 7 a.m. If one candidate does not secure more than 50% of the vote, a runoff is on the books for Sept. 23.

Beach resigned earlier this year, l

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