Election Day Arrives for District 14 U.S. House, Georgia Senate District 53 Special Elections

Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is Election Day for the Special Elections for U.S. House of Representatives District 14 and Georgia Senate District 53.

The Chattooga County Elections and Registration Board reminds voters that ballots must be cast at their assigned polling location.

Polling places open today include:

  • Gore Fire Hall

  • Lyerly Community Center

  • Former Menlo City Hall

  • Chattooga County Civic Center

  • Trion Recreation Department

Election officials report that 1,837 ballots were cast during Advance Voting, which has now concluded.

As of 8:30 a.m. on March 9, a total of 74 absentee-by-mail ballots had been issued. Of those:

  • 59 ballots have been accepted

  • 1 ballot has been spoiled

  • 14 ballots remain outstanding

The deadline to request an absentee-by-mail ballot has already passed. However, absentee ballots may still be returned until 7 p.m. today. Ballots must be mailed or hand delivered to the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.

Voters with questions about polling locations or ballot status are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Elections and Registration Office.

Last Day to Vote Early in Special Election – Election Day Next Tuesday

Today is the final day of early voting in the upcoming Special Election.  Voters in Chattooga County will be voting for a candidate to fill the seat vacated by Colton Moore in the Georgia Senate.  Also, voters will be casting their ballot in the 14th District U.S. Congressional Race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the U.S. House of Representatives.  All early voting in Chattooga County takes place at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.  Voting hours today are from 8:30 AM until 5 PM.  Bring a picture ID when you come to vote.  Next Tuesday, Election Day, all voting will take place in local precincts across the county.  Voting on Tuesday will be from 7 AM – 7 PM.  No voting will take place at the Registrars Office on Election Day.