Several races for Republicans and Democrats are headed to a runoff to be held Tuesday, June 16.
There will be six Republican and five Democratic run-off elections.
Republican races on the ballot for the run-off election are U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state school superintendent and district 5 on the public service commission.
Democratic races to be decided in the run-off include the nomination for first district U.S. Congressman, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, insurance commissioner and labor commissioner.
The primary runoff is scheduled for June 16, with early voting from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12. The voter registration deadline for the runoff has already passed.
Those who voted in either party’s primary are restricted to that party’s runoff. Voters cannot change parties for the run-off election. Those who are registered, but did not vote in the May 19 primary, can participate, but will have to choose which party. Similarly, those who pulled a nonpartisan ballot in the primary, are eligible to participate in either party’s primary runoff.
Georgia requires a runoff in state and federal races when no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote. When a runoff is required, the top two vote getters square off. With crowded fields in many races up and down the ballot this year, runoffs were expected.
Voters can also check their voter registration, change their address or register online at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Voters are also reminded to bring a physical photo identification. Cell phone photos taken of the identification will not be acceptable.
Early voting will be held from 9 a.m.5 p.m. Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12. All early voting will take place at the Courthouse Annex, 312 Nichols St, Blackshear.
There will be no early voting Monday, June 15.
Run-off election Day will be Tuesday, June 16. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Pierce County Gym on College Avenue in Blackshear and Eagle Station on Williams Street in Patterson. Voters can check their polling place at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
For more information, please call the board of elections office at (912) 4492028.
