Voting has officially kicked off for the midterm elections here in Atlanta! Secret Atlanta has you covered on must know info. Voters will choose a new state legislature and all the state’s top executives. Georgia’s 14 U.S. congressional seats and one of two U.S. Senate seats are up for election.
Who: The below individuals are the candidates you can expect to see on your ballot:
US Senate
- Herschel Walker (R)
- Raphael Warnock (D)
- Chase Oliver
Governor
- Stacey Abrams (D)
- Brian Kemp (R)
- Shane Hazel (Lib)
Lieutenant Governor
- Charlie Bailey (D)
- Burt Jones (R)
- Ryan Graham (Lib)
Secretary of State
- Bee Nguyễn (D)
- Brad Raffensperger (R)
- Ted Metz (Lib)
Attorney General
- Chris Carr (R)
- Jen Jordan (D)
- Martin Cowen (Lib)
Additional Offices up for re-election will be: Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Insurance, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Labor, US House of Representatives (District 4), US House of Representatives (District 5), US House of Representatives (District 6), US House of Representatives (District 7), US House of Representatives (District 10), US House of Representatives (District 13), and US House of Representatives (District 14). You can find out more about the candidates running in each race here.
When:
Unfortunately, registration has already passed for this race, but for those who have registered early voting will take place Oct 17- Nov 4. Those who are located out of town, but are still considered GA residents can submit their absentee ballot Oct 7 – Nov 8. The LAST DAY TO VOTE IS NOVEMBER 8. Most polling locations will be open 7am-7pm, but be sure to double check your specific locations times here.
How:
Voters can submit their ballots one of three ways: absentee ballot (online, email, mail, fax, or in-person), early voting, and of course at your assigned polling location.
Where:
Ballots can be submitted in the following ways, county dropbox (located indoors, open during set operating hours), your county’s early voting location, and your assigned polling locations.
Voting has never been more important than ever with so many changes happening around the US, make your voice heard!