Votes have been tallied.  With 99% of precincts reporting…

• Jason Carter: 5,559 votes (65.6%)
• Tom Stubbs: 1,948 votes (23%)
• David Montane: 635 votes (7.5%)
• Steve Patrick: 327 votes (3.9%)

The New York Times reported from Carter’s victory party at Twain’s in Decatur, where former President Jimmy Carter praised his grandson and enjoyed an “amber brew”. [h/t: Fresh Loaf]

Today’s the day folks.

The day when, we, the residents of GA Senate District 42, proudly go to the polls and pick who has earned the right to have “Incumbent” slapped next to their name when we vote again for this district in November.

• Over on Fresh Loaf, Thomas Wheatley has compiled some quick bios of the four candidates: Jason Carter, David Montane, Steve Patrick, and Tom Stubbs.
• If you missed the AJC’s recent profile of the race, it’s still available HERE.
• And if you’re wondering what an elected Senator with no convened legislature can/will do between now and their impending reelection in November, how they plan to “improve public education”, or if they support mandatory vaccinations (?), the DNO has some answers.

To vote, just head over to your normal voting precinct before 7p this evening.  Don’t know where that is?  CLICK HERE.

Will all four candidates be there??  Sounds like it.

From the Clairmont Heights Civic Association website…

Event Date and Time: 05/02/2010 – 8:00pm

From the North Druid Hills Homeowners Association: Homeowners groups from the greater Toco Hills area will host a forum on Sunday, May 2 at 8 p.m. featuring candidates in the special election for Georgia Senate District 42. The event is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at Congregation Beth Jacob, 1855 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. All four candidates — including Jason Carter, Steve Patrick, David Montane and Tom Stubbs — will be participating. The special election is set for Tuesday, May 11 to fill the seat vacated by David Adelman following his resignation to become U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.

Issues of concern to residents of the North Druid Hills and LaVista Road area will be the focus of the forum. Those attending are encouraged to arrive early to allow organizers to begin promptly at 8 p.m. For more information, call (678) 642-0743.

Tom Spigolon, news editor – DeKalb Neighbor

UPDATE: Looks like Jason Carter is a no-go.

Christopher sends along this press release notice…

Throw Down In the 42nd: A Political Debate

Live Onstage For One Night Only!

Jason Carter, David Montané, Tom Stubbs

• Tuesday April 13th 7:00 PM
• Free admission
• Famous Pub & Sports Palace – 2947 N. Druid Hills Road, Toco Hills

This is a political debate for Georgia State Senate District 42 Special Election.  Sponsored by DeKalb County Libertarian Party

*Independent Candidate Steve Patrick has declined to participate.

Hats off to Dave for posting this first! I was mid-search when I realized he had beat me to the punch.

From Bludgeon & Skewer…

Hey Kids,

It’s time to meet David Montané! The Libertarian Candidate for State Senate District 42 will be at The Marley House in Decatur [this] Thursday night, 25 FEB 10, starting at 7PM. We urge all liberty minded individuals in Decatur to attend and meet the man himself.

More HERE.