SHANNON McCAFFREY
Associated Press Writer
ATLANTA – Early results show former Gov. Roy Barnes jumping to an early lead as he looks to claim the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.
With 10 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial returns in Tuesday’s primary show Barnes with 61 percent of the vote. He needs 50 percent plus one vote to avoid a runoff.
Attorney General Thurbert Baker was a distant second with 21 percent.