
Today is Election Day in Chattooga County and across Georgia, with voters heading to the polls to decide races for governor, the United States Senate, Congress, state legislative seats and several important local ballot questions.

Today is Election Day in Chattooga County and across Georgia, with voters heading to the polls to decide races for governor, the United States Senate, Congress, state legislative seats and several important local ballot questions.

Georgia voters will head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, for the 2026 General Election, with races for governor, the United States Senate, Congress and numerous state and local offices on the ballot.

Chattooga County voters have an opportunity to cast their ballots today, Saturday, October 17, as the first weekend of early voting gets underway ahead of the November 3 General Election.

The November General Election is a little more than a month away, and several important deadlines are approaching for Chattooga County voters.

With the November 3 General and Special Election approaching, the Chattooga County Elections and Registration Office is reminding local voters about several important upcoming deadlines.
The deadline to register to vote or make changes to an existing voter record, including a name or address change, is Monday, October 5. Georgia’s official 2026 election calendar confirms October 5 as the registration deadline for the November election.
Applications for an absentee-by-mail ballot are already being accepted. Chattooga County election officials say applications must be received no later than October 23. That deadline also appears on the Georgia Secretary of State’s official election calendar.
For most absentee voters, counties can begin mailing ballots October 5. Completed absentee ballots must be received by election officials by 7 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Military and overseas voters are subject to different deadlines.
Another important date arrived this weekend. Under Georgia’s 2026 election calendar, September 19 is the deadline for election officials to post sample ballots for public viewing, 45 days ahead of the election. Voters can also access their sample ballot and other personalized election information through Georgia’s My Voter Page.
The November ballot will include the General Election along with local and state questions and races applicable to Chattooga County voters.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is asking Georgians to help the Georgia State Patrol bring home a national title by voting in the 2026 American Association of State Troopers (AAST) Best Looking Patrol Car Contest.
Voting is now underway, and the annual contest features patrol vehicles from state law enforcement agencies across the country. Supporters can cast one vote for Georgia’s entry through July 10.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is also encouraging residents to like and share the contest announcement on social media and invite friends and family to participate. Officials say every vote helps showcase the pride, professionalism, and tradition of the Georgia State Patrol on a national stage.
To vote, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026bestlookingcruiser

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.

Early voting for the June 16, 2026 Primary Runoff Election will begin Monday, June 8, and continue through Friday, June 12, according to the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office.

Time is running out for residents who want to take part in next month’s primary election in Georgia.

Today is the last day to vote early in the runoff election to decide who will replace Colton Moore in the state senate for the 53rd District and Marjorie Taylor Greene in the United States House of Representatives for the 14th Georgia Congressional District.