Election Information

Primary Election - July 18, 2006

There will be a County/State/Federal Primary Election on Tuesday, July 18 (Runoff on August 8). Advace voting at Fayette County is July 10 - 14.  For questions or sample ballots, please contact the Fayette County Elections Office web site or call 770.460.5730 Ext. 5408.

Election Information & Voting:

 

POLLS OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Voters may verify information by calling the Fayette County Elections Office (770-460-5730, Ext. 5141)

ADVANCE VOTING

July 10 - 14
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fayette County Elections Office
Suite 208, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville

Advance voting allows any registered voter to cast a ballot IN PERSON at the County Elections Office during normal business hours on the Monday through Friday of the week prior to an election.

ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE ELECTIONS OFFICE

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fayette County Elections Office
Suite 208, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville

Voter must complete absentee ballot application and provide a reason for voting absentee. New law: No in office absentee voting allowed on Monday, July 17.

ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL

The Fayette County Elections Office will mail ballots as soon as they are delivered by the printer. Voter may fax application to 770-460-7579 or mail application to: Elections Office, Suite 208, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Voter is not required to provide a reason for voting absentee.  Application may be downloaded and printed at www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/elections/voter_information/absentee.htm .

When is the best time to go to the polls to avoid having to wait in long lines?

Peak voting hours appear to be from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 pm, and during the mid-day lunch hour.

Are sample ballots available prior to the election?

Yes. Sample ballots are available through your county or municipal registrar's office. Voters are authorized to carry a sample ballot or list of selected candidates with them to the polls to aid them in voting their ballot. You may not share the sample ballot or candidate list with other voters at the polls, but you may use it for your benefit.

Where can I obtain additional information?

The Secretary of State's home page is located at www.sos.state.ga.us . Their phone number is (404) 656-2871. The phone number for the County Election’s Office is: (770) 460-5730 ext. 5408. The phone number for City Hall, Peachtree City is (770) 487-7657.

Voter Registration Info
Voting Procedures
Electronic Voting
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Absentee Voting and Uniformed & Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
* Note - no absentee or advance voting on Monday, November 7
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Poll Locator: Find Your Polling Place and Identify Your Elected Officials
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 Candidate Information:

 

Downloadable Candidate Forms

  • Electronic Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report (Microsoft Excel) - All candidates who receive more than $10,000 in campaign contributions must file electronically in addition to the standard form. Note the tabs at the bottom of spreadsheet for instructions, disclosure report, contributions list, and expenditures list.

Click Here to link to the Secretary of State's site for complete instructions for candidates.

Rules for campaign signs:

  • Campaign signs can go up at the close of qualifying and can stay up until a candidate is chosen (through the election, or through any necessary run-offs for that candidate).
  • Campaign signs are allowed ONLY on private property with the permission of the property owner.
  • No campaign signs can be placed on public property (including greenbelts, right-of-way, medians, etc.) - this does not prevent candidates from standing on public property and holding a sign, as long as the flow of auto, cart, or pedestrian traffic is not impeded, but signs can't be placed in the ground on public property.
  • No campaign signs can be attached to trees, fences, utility poles, or traffic control devices or signage.
  • Signs in residential areas (determined by zoning) are limited to 16 sq. ft. in size, and can be no higher than 5 ft. high.
  • Signs in commercial/industrial/office areas are limited to 32 sq. ft. in size, and can be no higher than 5 ft. high.