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Former commissioner, former solicitor vie for Super District 9 commission seat

...He's going to be himself, and everybody knows what you get from Marion," he said.Which is unpredictability, said Ralph Walker, an Au gus ta State University political science professor emeritus. He notes that Williams didn't always march...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/elections/2012-09-30/former-commiss
Augusta-Richmond County Committee for Good Government endorses incumbents in local races

...represent the entire district," he said. "What ever we're doing here, they're pushing out into the community."Ralph Walker, a political science professor emeritus at Augusta State University and a regular Good Government attendee, said the...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/elections/2012-10-10/augusta-richmo
Meeting attendance rate of Augusta commissioners varies

...chairs, Engineering Services, in 12 months.Augusta political science professor and longtime government observer Ralph Walker said voters who keep re-electing absentee officials might just deserve what they get."If you run for the office...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2012-08-04/meeting-attendance-rate-
Many look for history to be made in Augusta today

...constituents. If he does that, Williams said, in time, even his critics will come to respect him.Retired ASU professor Ralph Walker said the outcome of Tuesday's election is anything but certain. However, because he is a black Democrat in a majority...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/elections/2012-11-03/many-look-hist
Augusta administrator Fred Russell to speak at Good Government forum tonight

...in last year's elections.Members of its board of directors have included former Commissioner Tommy Boyles, Isdell and longtime Augusta State University political science professor Ralph Walker, according to the committee's Web site.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2011-09-13/augusta-administrator-fr
Pros and cons of Sunday alcohol sales

...substance can create additional problems in the community." Retired Augusta State University political science professor Ralph Walker said he expected a city deeply rooted in the Bible Belt to vote the measure down. GOP party Chairman Dave Barbee recalled...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-03-03/cons-sunday-alcohol-sales
Need to draw line on holiday commercialism

...and his wife, Teresa; Sen. Hardie Davis; Booker T. Roberson; Augusta State University professor emeritus Dr. Ralph Walker. Augusta Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Carlisle Overstreet; District Attorney Ashley Wright and Richmond County Civil...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/city-ink/2011-12-24/need-draw-line-
GOP challengers for Georgia's 12th Congressional District report campaign fundraising

...Election Commission. The Democrat is serving his fourth term.Retired Augusta State University political scientist Ralph Walker said he has noticed the effects of candidate fundraising in the numerous political signs posted along Augusta roads...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/elections/2012-01-28/gop-challenger
Turnout likely low for District 22 election

...Mrs. Bailey has said the election will cost $70,000 to $80,000, with 46 of the city's 52 precincts open. Ralph Walker, a longtime political observer and director of the Research Center at Augusta State University, predicts turnout of...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/12/20/met_560193.shtml
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Voters might break commission deadlocks

...the District 1 seat, a cause of concern among some in the black community. One of those espousing the first view is Ralph Walker, director of the Research Center at Augusta State University. "I don't think it's going to make a difference...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2009-11-01/voters-might-break-commi
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