Two Elections, Two Runoffs, July 26

There are two runoff elections for DeKalb County Tax Commissioner on July 26, 2016.
  • The nonpartisan election to fulfill the unexpired term of Claudia Lawson, retired.
  • The four-year term beginning January 1, 2017.

All voters are eligible to vote in the runoffs.
Voters who voted in the elections on May 24 must stay with the party they voted on May 24.
To vote TWICE for Susannah Scott, ask for a Democratic ballot.

Early Voting - In person at the Voter office on Memorial Drive, July 5 - 22, Monday through Friday only, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bring photo ID.

Absentee Voting - by mail.  Apply at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP
Identification is not required for voting by mail.
Mail your application to:
Voter Registration
4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032

Vote at the precinct near your home - July 26, 2016.  Find your location at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP
Bring photo ID.

More information at DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections    404-298-4020
and Georgia My Voter Page


History: Two Elections May 24

and  Voting Information



There are two elections for DeKalb County Tax Commissioner on May 24, 2016.
 
After Tax Commissioner Claudia Lawson retired effective December 31, 2015, the DeKalb County Attorney determined that a special election is required to fill the remaining time in her term which ends December 31, 2016.  The non-partisan Special Election will be held May 24, 2016.
 
The Primary Election for the next four-year term for Tax Commissioner is also on May 24.
 
Susannah Scott will stand for election in both the Special Election and the Democratic Primary Election.
 
Voters must be registered by April 25, 2016.  


More information:

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections  
Sample Ballots - Examine each ballot to make sure the candidates you favor are represented.
Georgia Online Voter Registration 
 
AJC – Voters will elect same DeKalb position twice

CrossRoads News  - Qualifying begins March 7 for candidates vying for 54 offices
 
CrossRoads News - Early voting underway   - includes information about two elections for Tax Commissioner

Voter Guides:

League of Women Voters - Georgia; Atlanta Journal-Constitution; WSB-TV -  Voter Guide interactive
DeKalb Strong - Voters Guide  PDF
Vote-GA  interactive voter guide