Election 2026 information
Are YOU ready to run?
Qualifying Time is upon us!
Democratic Candidates for Districts 2, 4, 6, and Chairman of the Dougherty County Commissioners
as well as
Dougherty County School Board Members in Districts 2, 4, & 6
must file documentation and pay a registration fee the week of March 2, 2026.
Appointments are
REQUIRED!
Bill Miller Community Center Poll Change
Do you normally vote at the Bill Miller Community Center?
This year you will be voting instead at Lovett Hall, ASU East.
Please see the next entry for a map to the new voting location.
The Dougherty County Elections Office will be mailing you information before the May 19, 2026 Primary Election.
This ONLY applies to Ben Miller Voters.
ASU EAST MAP
This map will help you locate Lovett Hall, temporary voting location for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES - 2025
March 2 - 6, 2026
Candidate Qualification Period
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Date To Be Determined
Dougherty County Democratic Committee Candidate Forum
April 20, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary election
April 27 - May 15, 2026 (Mondays - Fridays)
Early Voting 9 am - 5 pm
May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Extended Early Voting 9 am - 7 pm
May 7, 2026 (Thursday)
Extended Early Voting 9 am - 7 pm
May 8, 2026
Last Day to Return Absentee Ballot Application
May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Extended Early Voting 9 am - 7 pm
May 14, 2026 (Thursday)
Extended Early Voting 9 am - 7 pm
May 19, 2026
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
All Polls Open 7 am - 7 pm
Every election is decided by the people who show up.
Dr. Larry J. Sabato
