The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration has announced the essential dates and times for the post-election process required to compute, canvass, and certify the results of the upcoming November 4, 2025 Special Election.

The public is invited to attend all scheduled meetings, which are crucial steps in ensuring the accuracy and transparency of the election process. All meetings will take place at the Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.

Election Night Computation and Canvassing

The Board of Elections will begin the initial computation and canvassing of the votes immediately following the close of the polls on election night.

Official post-election work will commence at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Registrars Office. This process involves the tabulation and verification of ballots cast during the Special Election.

Certification Timeline

Following election night, the Board will hold two separate meetings focused on reviewing and finalizing the vote tallies:

1. Regular Quarterly Meeting and Pre-Certification Review

The Board’s regularly scheduled quarterly meeting will be combined with the initial pre-certification review of the Special Election results.

  • Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Purpose: Reviewing provisional ballots, verifying final reconciliation reports, and preparing the results for official certification.

2. Certification Meeting

The final step in the election process is the official adoption of the results by the Board of Elections.

  • Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Purpose: The Board will vote to officially certify the results of the November 4, 2025 Special Election, finalizing the outcomes.

Location and Public Access

All computation and canvassing processes, as well as the November 7th and November 10th public meetings, will be held at: Chattooga County Registrars Office 10017 Commerce Street Summerville, GA

The Chattooga County Board of Elections emphasizes that public attendance is encouraged at all scheduled times as part of the commitment to openness in the democratic process.

For any questions regarding the Special Election or the post-election meeting schedule, citizens are asked to contact the Chattooga County Registrars Office.