Important dates for 2020 election cycle in Georgia

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BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – With election season well underway, the registration deadline is fast approaching for the upcoming primaries. Additionally, Georgia has multiple special elections scheduled for 2020.

Feb. 24 is the last day that a person can register and be eligible to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary, special election, and special election runoff. April 20 is the last day to register for the General Primary.

On March 2, early voting starts for the Presidential Preference Primary and special election. March 14 is the mandatory Saturday voting day for these elections, which takes place on March 24. The special election runoff will be held on April 21 if needed. Absentee or mail-in ballots are already available for the Presidental race.

Also, on March 2, political party and nonpartisan candidates can file a Declaration of Candidacy or a Notice of Candidacy to appear on a General Primary/Nonpartisan ballot. An Independent or political body candidate can file a notice of candidacy to have their name on the General Election ballot.

March 6 at 12 p.m. is the last time that anyone can declare or give notice of candidacy to have their name appear on General Primary ballot, or in the case of an Independent or a political body candidate to appear on the General Election ballot.

The General Primary, Nonpartisan General Election, and Special Election will be on May 19. If needed the runoff is scheduled for July 21. Early voting begins on April 27 and Saturday voting takes place on May 9. Absentee voting registration begins on March 31.

Nov. 3 is the date for the 2020 General Election, and the runoff for local and state offices will be on Dec. 1. However, the runoff for federal offices is Jan. 5, 2021. The last day to register to vote for the general and runoff is Oct. 5. Early voting starts on Oct. 12 and Saturday voting will be on Oct. 24. Absentee ballots can be applied for and mailed in on Sept. 15.

Union Specific Voting Information

Residents must vote within their primary residence precinct if not voting early. Homestead exemption normally governs the location. Early voters in Union should note that the location has changed from previous years, instead of upstairs at the Courthouse, it will now take place downstairs.

Copy of the precincts in Union County.

Another matter appearing on the May 19 ballot, a non-binding resolution will appear on the GOP ballot inquiring as to whether the county needs a multi-commissioner board.

On April 25, Union County Republican Party will host a meet the candidates event for the public. Also, on April 25 at 5 p.m., Towns County is hosting a Congressional candidate forum, State Senator John Wilkinson and Rep. Matt Gurtler have accepted. The auditorium holds 500 people.

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