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Updates on Georgia Elections:
Georgia General Election 2020
| Election | Registration Deadline | Election Day | Explanation on Elections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Source: Georgia Secretary of State | |||
| GA Primary Runoff Election for Local and State Offices | July 13, 2020 | August 11, 2020 | Used to elect a single winner, thereby only two candidates from the first round continue to the second round, where one candidate will win. |
| GA Primary Runoff Election for Federal Offices | July 13, 2020 | August 11, 2020 | Used to elect a single winner, thereby only two candidates from the first round continue to the second round, where one candidate will win. |
| Request Your Absentee Ballot for Runoff Elections | Last day to request absentee ballot is August 7, 2020 | Absentee ballots must be return to the Electoral office by August 11, 2020 | The absentee vote is a vote cast by someone who is not able attend the official polling station to which the elector is usually assigned |
| Early Voting for GA General Primary Runoff Election | July 13, 2020 | July 20, 2020- August 7, 2020 | Early voting is open to everyone who wants to avoid the long lines on election day. There are a few voting places to cast your vote. |
| GA General Election | October 5, 2020 | November 3, 2020 | It is the election where voters choose the President of this nation and other candidates running for local positions. |
| Early Voting for GA General Election | October 5, 2020 | October 12, 2020- October 30, 2020 | Early voting is open to everyone who wants to avoid the long lines on election day. There are a few voting places to cast your vote. |
| Request Your Absentee Ballot for the General Elections | Last day to request absentee ballot is October 30, 2020 | Absentee ballots must be return to the Electoral office by November 3rd, 2020 | The absentee vote is a vote cast by someone who is not able attend the official polling station to which the elector is usually assigned |
Offices on the Ballot 2020
| Offices on the Ballot 2020 | Description |
|---|---|
| President of the United States | Serves as the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. |
| U.S Senate | They have the power on agreeing to treaties and confirming federal officials like Supreme Court Justices. They help create, and debate on the passing of new laws. |
| Georgia Senate | They approve budgets and propose and pass laws before the Governor signs them. It is the "upper" house of the state legislature. There are 56 senators in Georgia Click Here to meet the current Georgia Senators |
| U.S House of Representatives | Has the right to initiate impeachment proceedings and to originate revenue bills. |
| Georgia House of Representatives | Each district has a number and represents an area or district in Georgia. These districts elect a representative to vote or lead on bills that will benefit their community, approve budgets, and oversee that the Governor does his or her job. A representative serves those who live in his or her district. There are 180 representatives in Georgia. Click Here to meet the current GA Representatives |
| Tax Commissioner | Collects property taxes, preparation of the County digest, billing, accounting and disbursements. |
| State Supreme Court Positions | It serves as the final arbiter of the law. |
| State House | House Representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. |
| Sheriff | He is the chief law enforcement officer in a county. |
| Georgia School Boards Positions | The board ensures excellence in the governance of local school systems by providing leadership, advocacy and services. |
| Georgia Court of Appeals justices | It is the statewide appellate jurisdiction of all cases except those involving constitutional questions, and murder. |
| District attorney | They have the power to bring offenders charged with crimes to justice and enforce the criminal law. |
| Clerk of superior court | This elected official maintains court records, administer oaths to witnesses and jurors, and authenticate copies of the court's orders. |
| Board of education districts positions | They oversee and manage a public school district's affairs, personnel, and properties. |
| Board of Commissioners | They have the responsibility of providing a system of local government services designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens. |