Why vote in the runoff election?
Election season isn’t over yet. Six metro races in Atlanta, East Point, DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties are yet to be decided, and will head to runoff elections on Dec. 3. A runoff occurs when no candidate in a three or more person race wins more than 50% of the vote. The top two vote-getters move on to a runoff election.
The person who wins the runoff election will go on to be an elected leader in your city and county. have a direct role in shaping your city and county. They impact cost of living issues like housing and transportation policies and determine how your tax dollars are spent.
Remember, all politics is local.
Important Dates
NOV
22
Deadline to request absentee ballot for Dec. runoff
NOV
22
State certification deadline for Nov. General Election
NOV
25
Early voting begins for General Election runoff
DEC
3
General Election runoff
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How do I use this guide?
For this free voter guide, Atlanta Civic Circle and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reached out to more than 500 campaigns ranging from congressional candidates to district attorneys and local government officials to get them to share their stances on key issues. We’ve heard from many campaigns and will continue to add information as we get it.
Here’s how to use this guide to learn more about the races and candidates who will appear on your ballot.
- Enter your address into the box below. Note: We will not save your address.
- Select your party affiliation or choose a nonpartisan ballot.
- When you press enter, you’ll see the page populate with information on what will be on your ballot.
- Click the “read more” button to the right of each candidate for how to find out more information about them.
- Voila! You’re a more informed voter.
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