GAINESVILLE - Gainesville attorney Sonny Sykes becomes the third candidate to declare his candidacy for the House District 25 seat being vacated by James Mills.
The other announced candidates for the post are former Hall County Commissioner Bobby Banks and Flowery Branch City Councilman Kris Yardley.
Mills is leaving the legislature to take a position on the State Board of Pardons and Parole.
The special election will be held Nov. 8.