Chattooga County voters will return to the polls Tuesday, June 16, to cast ballots in Georgia’s Primary Runoff Election, which will determine party nominees in several key federal, statewide, and legislative races ahead of November’s General Election.

Several contests remained undecided following the May 19 General Primary after no candidate received the majority vote required to secure a nomination. The runoff election will settle those races and set the stage for the fall campaign season.

More than 2 million of Georgia’s 7.3 million active voters participated in the May primary. Election officials expect turnout to be significantly lower for the runoff, which is typical in Georgia elections.

Among the most closely watched races statewide is the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate between Congressman Mike Collins and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley. Several statewide executive offices also remain undecided, including races for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Labor Commissioner, Insurance Commissioner, State School Superintendent, and Public Service Commissioner.

Important Information For Chattooga County Voters

Local election officials remind voters that all voting on Election Day takes place at their assigned precinct polling location. There will be no voting at the Chattooga County Registrars Office on Election Day.

For the June 16 runoff, there are two ballot options: Republican and Democratic.

Voters who cast a Republican ballot during the May 19 General Primary must vote a Republican ballot in the runoff. Likewise, voters who cast a Democratic ballot in May must vote a Democratic ballot on Tuesday.

Voters who cast a nonpartisan ballot in May, or who did not vote in the May primary but were registered by April 20, may choose either a Republican or Democratic ballot.

Individuals who registered to vote between April 21 and May 18 will receive a Federal Only ballot, which contains federal races but does not include state contests.

Chattooga County Polling Locations

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday. A government-issued photo ID is required to vote.

Chattooga County polling locations include:

  • Gore Fire Hall — 9 Gore Fire Hall Road, Summerville
  • Lyerly Community Center — 29 Alpine Street, Lyerly
  • Former Menlo City Hall — 3056 Highway 337, Menlo
  • Chattooga County Civic Center — 44 Highway 48, Summerville
  • Trion Recreation Department — 90 Dalton Street, Trion

Bring a government-issued, picture ID when you come to vote.  You can see sample ballots below: