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Dickens Claims Win over Reed to Face Moore in Mayoral Runoff | The Atlanta Voice

Councilmember Andre Dickens appears to have pulled off a feat most pundits in Atlanta never predicted — spoiling former mayor Kasim Reed’s political comeback. Unofficial election results show Dickens garnered nearly 600 more votes than Reed and will face Council President Felicia Moore in the Nov. 30 runoff to be the city’s next mayor. Vote totals show Dickens won 23% […]

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