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Summer McWhorter Summerford announces candidacy for district attorney

Summerford is seeking to replace Mike O’Dell, who has announced that he will not seek re-election.

Summer McWhorter Summerford has announced that she will seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which includes DeKalb and Cherokee Counties. Summerford, who currently serves as the deputy district attorney, is seeking to replace Mike O’Dell, who has announced that he will not seek re-election.

“I am excited to announce my candidacy and to launch my campaign. I have received so much encouragement from my friends, family and colleagues,” Summerford said. “My entire career has prepared me for this position and I am confident that I will serve the 9th Judicial District with honor and integrity and be the kind of District Attorney of which the voters of DeKalb and Cherokee counties will be proud.”

Summerford to run for District Attorney

Special to the Times-Journal Oct 4, 2021

Deputy District Attorney Summer McWhorter Summerford recently announced her bid for district attorney.

Summer McWhorter Summerford announced recently that she will seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney of the 9th Judicial Circuit which includes DeKalb and Cherokee Counties. Summerford, who currently serves as the Deputy District Attorney, is seeking to replace Mike O’Dell who has announced that he will not seek re-election.

“I am excited to announce my candidacy and to launch my campaign. I have received so much encouragement from my friends, family and colleagues.” Summerford said. “My entire career has prepared me for this position and I am confident that I will serve the 9th Judicial District with honor and integrity and be the kind of District Attorney of which the voters of DeKalb and Cherokee counties will be proud.”

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