What Are You Doing This Election Day?

In what has been an interesting race thus far, five candidates have been vying for the state Senate seat vacated by Barry Loudermilk, who resigned to focus on his Congressional run. It could be decided in today's special election.

The District 14 post covers portions of Bartow and Cherokee counties and a small portion of northeast Cobb County. The contenders are:

• Republican Nicole Ebbeskotte of Woodstock,
  
• Republican Matt Laughridge or Cartersville,
• Republican Dwight Pullen of Canton,
• Republican Bruce Thompson of White in Bartow County and
• Democrat Christopher G. Nesmith of Adairsville.

Another race to be decided after the polls close at 7 p.m. is that of the Cartersville City Council Ward 3 seat.

Incumbent Louis Tonsmeire Sr. four years ago edged out a win over Hoyt Hatfield with 51 percent of the votes. This year, he faces a challenge from newcomer to the ring and Woodland High School teacher Valerie Holt.

Are you planning to or have you already voted? Are you campaigning for a candidate? Or will you skip the polls all together?

We'd love for you to share your Election Day thoughts and photos with us. And we've made it super easy to do so!

Check the upper right-hand corner of the page and make sure you're logged in. Once you've signed onto the site, head to our new photo blog. At the top, click in the "Write a new post" box and you'll be on your way to uploading your photos. If you'd like, you can tell us a little about the photo and any special meaning it has to you.

The photos will be posted immediately to our homepage for everyone to see. You'll also have the chance to post your photo directly to your Facebook page, as well, if you'd like.

The photo blog is a great place to showcase your random shots from around town. However, if you're fond of snapping photos and want a spot all of your own to showcase your work, you can easily create your own photo blog on Patch.

How To Start Your Own Blog on Patch

To start your own blog, check the upper right-hand corner of the page and make sure you're logged in. Once you've signed into the site, head to our main blogging page where you can create a blog. You'll be asked three things: to name your blog, a short description of the blog and then to upload a thumbnail to appear on the account. Once you hit the create button, you'll be prompted to make your first blog post. It's that easy!

Happy Election Day!