Upcoming Elections Voting Information

By the time you read this, the legislative session will be over for this year. We are accomplishing some great things related to taxes, education, healthcare, child welfare, and many other important topics. I am particularly proud of the work we are doing on behalf of kids in the foster care system.

Many state representatives, senators, and congressional representatives who want to hold onto their seats are running for reelection this year, so they are currently busy campaigning. Since this is also a presidential election year, you can expect to be bombarded with campaign ads.

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar:
May 21 ­— Primary Election
June 18 ­— Primary Runoff
November 5 ­— General Election
December 3 ­— General Election Runoff
Early voting is typically three weeks before the actual election date (two weeks before runoff elections).

To be eligible to vote in all these upcoming elections, you must register to vote now. In-person voting, early in-person voting, and absentee ballot voting are all available options in Georgia. If you choose not to vote, you are giving up your most important way to influence policy decisions at all levels.

Most people running for public office are doing it as an opportunity to serve. Even in primary elections, where things can get contentious within the same party, I am hopeful that candidates and supporters will follow the Golden Rule, treating others the way they want to be treated.

Cherokee is an amazing county that has been blessed with quality leadership for many years. As the population grows, there will be headwinds related to traffic, crime, development, and quality of life. This has happened in other counties, and it has changed the politics as well as the priorities. Thoughtful and effective leadership will become even more important, as we rise to meet the challenges that could impact Cherokee over the next few years.

For more complete information on voting in Georgia, please visit MVP.SOS.Ga.gov. Meanwhile, your elected officials are still working, even while we are not under the Gold Dome. For assistance or more information, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 404-656-3932.