3 contend for Democratic nomination in Georgia house race that covers Macon. Run-off set.

No candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s House District 145 were able to get a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s election, meaning the race is headed to a run-off.

Donald Druitt Sr., Tangie Herring and Juawn Jackson were running for the seat. Jackson and Herring were the top two candidates on votes Tuesday, meaning they will advance to a June 18 run-off to decide who faces Republican nominee Noah Harbuck in November’s General Election.

The Associated Press reported that Jackson received 43.4% of all votes and Herring received 42.3%.

Herring holds degrees from Georgia College, Fort Valley State University and Mercer University.

Herring said during her campaign that if elected, she plans to focus on improving public safety, creating quality public schools that involve parents and value teachers, and expanding access to quality, affordable health care. She said she also would focus on supporting economic growth, and increasing safe, healthy, accessible housing options.

Herring said she ran to represent the people of District 145 because she knew she could make a positive difference in the state legislature by offering the unique perspective as a 28-year classroom teacher, small business owner, and as an advocate for women’s health, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing and youth empowerment.

Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia College and State as well as a masters degree from Mercer University and doctorate degree from the University of Georgia.

Jackson said during his campaign that he plans to prioritize health care, women’s rights to choose, economy and finances, education, and safer neighborhoods.