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22 - Aug
Absentee Ballot Request Period Now Underway
The 2022 Absentee Ballot Application process opened for Fulton County residents on Monday, August 22, 2022 for the November 8 General Primary Election.
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22 - Aug
Fulton County Continues its Push to Recruit Poll Workers
The Fulton County Voter Education Outreach team is planning recruitment events around the county.
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19 - Aug
Happening in Fulton: Poll Worker Recruitment
Recruitment is underway to hire poll workers for the upcoming elections.
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06 - Jul
Happening in Fulton: Voter Education in South Fulton
The Voter Registration Outreach Team was present at the Red Oak District Fair.
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21 - Jun
Happening In Fulton: RunOff Election Day
Fulton County voters who did not early vote in the runoff election are casting their ballots today.
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21 - Jun
Polling Place at Welcome All Park will Remain Open until 8:50 p.m.
The Fulton County polling place at Welcome All Park Recreation Center, 4255 Will Lee Road, South Fulton, will remain open until 8:50 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
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21 - Jun
Primary election Runoff Results
View results of June 21, 2022, Primary Runoff here.
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13 - Jun
Happening in Fulton Runoff Early Voting
After the weekend, Early Voting kicked off in Fulton.
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06 - Apr
Customer Service PSA: Register to Vote
Do you live in Fulton county and need to register to vote? You can register to vote at any Registration and Elections Office.
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06 - Apr
Customer Service PSA: Register to Vote
Do you live in Fulton county and need to register to vote? You can register to vote at any Registration and Elections Office.
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05 - Apr
April 5, 2022 Special Election for House District 45 Results
View the April 5, 2022 Special Election results here.
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22 - Mar
Happening In Fulton: Voter Education Outreach Vehicle
The Fulton County Voter Education Vehicle made a stop at the Georgia State Capitol.
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16 - Mar
Happening In Fulton: ABSENTEE BALLOT EXPLAINER
It's election time and absentee ballots are now available.
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15 - Mar
Early Voting Begins March 14, 2022 for the Upcoming Special Election for House District 45
The Special Election scheduled for April 5, 2022 is required to fill a vacancy in the Georgia House of Representatives.
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14 - Mar
Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting March 14, 2022
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene in person for a special called meeting to conduct hearings at the request of individuals seeking to challenge the status of several registered voters and to discuss other Elections business.
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08 - Mar
Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Regular Scheduled Meeting March 10, 2022
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will hold its regularly scheduled meeting to receive updates regarding Elections operations and preparations for the upcoming May 24, 2022 General Primary Election, and to discuss additional Elections business.
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17 - Feb
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting February 22, 2022
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene in person for a special called meeting to discuss information regarding a call for a Special Election and TSPOST.
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08 - Feb
Happening in Fulton: Voter Registration
Voter outreach efforts are underway in Fulton County.
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08 - Feb
Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Regular Scheduled Meeting Feb. 10, 2022
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will meet for its regular scheduled meeting to receive updates on operations and to discuss additional Elections business.
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25 - Jan
Happening in Fulton: Poll Workers Needed
Fulton County is looking for poll workers for the 2022 Elections.
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11 - Jan
Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Regular Scheduled Meeting January 13, 2022
The meeting will be held Thursday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m.
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08 - Dec
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Regular Scheduled Meeting
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will meet for its regular scheduled meeting to receive updates on Elections operations and to discuss additional Elections business.
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02 - Dec
Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Certification Meeting on December 4
The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will meet to certify results from the November 30, 2021 General Municipal Runoff Election and to discuss any other Elections business.
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30 - Nov
November 30, 2021 Municipal Election Runoff Results
November 30, 2021, Municipal Election Runoff Results here.
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30 - Nov
Happening In Fulton: Tuesday is Runoff Special Election Day
Tuesday marks the runoff special election day.
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18 - Nov
Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Special Called Recertification Meeting
The Fulton County Board of Registrations & Elections will hold a special called meeting to recertify results from the November 2, 2021 Municipal General/Special Election.
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17 - Nov
Happening In Fulton: Early Voting Information
Early Voting for the run-off election is underway.
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09 - Nov
Dates Announced for the Upcoming November 30, 2021 Runoff Special Election
The early voting period for the November 30, 2021, Runoff Special Election will be from Wednesday, November 17 – Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Fulton County will have 16 polling sites available during this 8 day period. Hours are 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. daily, including weekends.
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05 - Nov
Fulton County Bre To Hold Certification Meeting On Monday November 8 2021
The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will meet to discuss Elections business.
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11 - Oct
Fulton County Elections Director Announces Firing of Two Workers
Fulton County Registration & Elections Director Richard Barron has announced the termination of two employees who have allegedly shredded a number of paper voter registration applications received within the last two weeks. Barron has also referred the actions of the two employees to the Office of Investigations within the Secretary of State’s Office.
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06 - Oct
Early Voting Begins October 12, 2021 for Upcoming Municipal General/Special Election
Residents will have 18 days to cast their ballots at more than a dozen locations around the county.
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22 - Sep
Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment to Begin for the November 2, 2021 Municipal General/Special Election
Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Testing of Fulton County’s voting system will begin on Friday, September 24, 2021, at 10 a.m. for the upcoming November 2, 2021 Municipal General/Special Election.
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16 - Sep
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene in person for a special called meeting to call an election for Atlanta Public Schools pertaining to a Homestead Exemption that must be added to the Municipal General and Special Election.
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16 - Sep
Board of Commissioners Appoints Cathy Woolard to Serve as Chair of Fulton Board of Registration & Elections
On Wednesday, August 15, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Cathy Woolard as the Chair of the Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections. The vote was 4-2.
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08 - Sep
Fulton County Elections Receives 2021 Phoenix Award
The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections received top honors during the recent annual conference of the Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Elections Officials (GAVREO).
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07 - Sep
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Regular Scheduled Meeting
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting to receive updates on Operations, the upcoming November 2, 2021 Elections process, and other Elections business.
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19 - Aug
Fulton County now Hiring Poll Workers for the 2021 General Municipal and Special Election
Fulton County is now hiring poll workers for the November 2, 2021, General Municipal and Special Election. A total of more than 2,052 poll workers will be needed for this election, which will include municipal and school board elections, as well as elections for E-SPLOST and TSPLOST.
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13 - Aug
Fulton County Voters can Begin Requesting Absentee Ballots on Monday, August 16
The 2021 Absentee Ballot Application process opens for Fulton County residents on Monday, August 16, 2021 for the November 2 Municipal Elections. Absentee ballots provide the option to residents who need or prefer to vote by mail instead of in-person.
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01 - Dec
December 1 Election Results
View results from the December 1, 2020, Special Election Runoff.
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01 - Dec
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The meeting will be live streamed.
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24 - Nov
Fulton County To Begin Recount of November 3 Presidential Election
Fulton County will conduct a recount November 3, 2020, Presidential Election at the Georgia World Congress Center, Area B1.
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23 - Nov
Early Voting is Now Underway for Congressional District 5 & Senate District 39 Runoff Elections
Early Voting in Fulton County for the special runoff election to fill the Senate District 39 seat will take place on Monday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 25, 2020. There will be 10 Early Voting locations, which will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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23 - Nov
AMB Sports and Entertainment Partners with Atlanta Hawks and Fulton County To Offer Early Voting for January 5 Runoff Election
Fulton County voters will once again have the opportunity to cast their ballot in world-class sports venues for the January 5 Runoff Election. For the first time, voters will have an opportunity to vote at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in addition to State Farm Arena where more than 40,000 Fulton County voters have already cast their ballots this year.
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12 - Nov
Fulton County To Begin Risk Limiting Audit for November 3 General Election
Fulton County will conduct a risk limiting audit of the November 3, 2020 General Election, in accordance with guidelines established by the Georgia Secretary of State. The audit will take place in the Georgia World Congress Center, Area B1.
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12 - Nov
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting to Certify Results for the November 3, 2020 General Election
The Fulton County Board of Registrations & Elections will hold a special called virtual meeting.
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08 - Nov
Fulton County Announces Early Voting Locations
Fulton County Early Voting for the runoff election to fill the 5th Congressional District seat will take place weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 9 to November 25, 2020, as well as on Saturday November 21, 2020 during the same hours. Polls will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.
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03 - Nov
November 3, 2020 Election Results
View results from the November 3, 2020 Election.
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02 - Nov
November 3, 2020 Election Day Information
Voters who didn’t vote early or by mail need to remember one important phrase: “Know before you go”. Check your polling place before going to cast your ballot.
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12 - Oct
Early Voting and Fulton Mobile Voting Units Hit the Streets
Early voting begins October 12 in Fulton County with 30 early voting locations open for the next 19 days.
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07 - Oct
Fulton Votes: In the Know 2020
Fulton County is making it easier than ever to cast your ballot. Learn about the three ways to vote for the November 3 General Election, and how you can stay in the know.
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07 - Oct
Fulton Votes App Empowers Voters With Key Information
Fulton County has launched the “Fulton Votes” app to empower voters with information to easily and safely cast their ballots.
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17 - Sep
Early Voting Locations for the Upcoming General Election
The county will have 30 polling sites opened when Early Voting gets underway October 12 – 30, 2020.
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17 - Sep
Fulton Registration and Elections Announces Polling Site Changes for the November 3, 2020 General Election
The county is announcing changes to around 91 of the 255 polling sites that will be open on Election Day.
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11 - Sep
New Voting Machines - Early Voting
Watch a demonstration on how to use Georgia's New Voting Machines for Early Voting.
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04 - Sep
Fulton Registration and Elections Announces Polling Site Changes for the November 3, 2020 General Election
Registration and Elections is notifying impacted voters via mail
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03 - Sep
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Virtual Meeting on Friday, September 4, 2020
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will hold its regular September meeting virtually. Topics of discussion will include preparations for the upcoming September 29 Special Election and other Elections business.
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02 - Sep
Registration and Election Offices Update
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, the Elections Offices at the Government Center, and the North and South Fulton Service Centers remain closed to the public. Voters will be seen by appointment only at this time. To reach the Elections Call Center for an appointment, call 404-612-3816.
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01 - Sep
Early Voting Begins on September 8, 2020 for Upcoming Special Election
Early Voting for the September 29, 2020, Special Election starts Tuesday, September 8 in Fulton County. Residents will cast their ballots to fill the U.S. House of Representatives District 5 seat left vacant by the death of Congressman John Lewis.
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20 - Aug
Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting on August 21, 2020
The Board will hold a meeting to certify results from the August 11, 2020 General Primary Runoff and Nonpartisan Election and to discuss upcoming elections information and other matters.
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12 - Aug
Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Regular Meeting on August 13 2020
The meeting will be live streamed on Fulton Government Television
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11 - Aug
August 11 Election Results
View the August 11, 2020 General Primary Runoff and Nonpartisan Election results for Fulton County
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20 - Jul
Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections Announces Polling Place Changes
The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections has approved changes to several Polling Places that will take effect with the August 11 General Primary Runoff, Non-Partisan General Runoff, and Special Runoff Election.
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19 - Jul
Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting on Monday, July 20 at 10 a.m.
The Fulton County Board of Registrations & Elections will meet hold a special called meeting to discuss approval of polling place changes for the August 11 Runoff election, communications, and other matters.
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08 - Jul
Fulton County Announces Early Voting Locations
Fulton County voters will be able to cast their ballots for the August 11 General Primary, Nonpartisan, and Special Election Runoff election starting Monday, July 20.
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08 - Jul
Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Virtual Meeting
The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will hold its regular July meeting virtually. Topics of discussion will include preparations for the August 11th Runoff Election, election of a Board Vice Chair, as well as presentation of Elections Task Force initiatives and recommendations for election operations.
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29 - Jun
Registration and Elections Board Meeting
Special Meeting will take place on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 10 a.m.
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26 - Jun
Fulton County to Conduct Pilot Audit of Democratic Presidential Preference Primary
Fulton County is partnering with the Secretary of State’s Elections Division to conduct a pilot risk-limiting audit of the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary contest on Monday, June 29, 2020.
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22 - Jun
Commissioners Create Task Force to Review Elections Process
Task force created to address lines, voting machine issues, and delays experienced by voters who requested absentee ballot
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19 - Jun
Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to Certify Elections
The Fulton County Board of Registrations & Elections will meet to certify the Election Results of the June 9, 2020, Presidential Preference Primary, General Primary, and Special Election.
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10 - Jun
Fulton Board of Registration and Elections to Meet
The Fulton County Board of Registrations & Elections will hold its regular meeting on Thursday June 11, 2020. The meeting will be aired live on the Fulton Government Television YouTube page and on the FGTV live stream.
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09 - Jun
ALL FULTON COUNTY POLLING SITES TO REMAIN VOTING SITES OPEN UNTIL 9 PM
At the request of the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections, the Superior Court of Fulton County has issued an order extending voting hours today until 9 p.m. at all locations. Any voter in line at that time will be allowed to vote.
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08 - Jun
Statement from Fulton County Registration and Elections
On behalf of the Fulton County Board of Registration and the Department of Registration & Elections, we want to thank the more than 6,000 voters who stood in the sun and rain for many hours during the last day of early voting on Friday, June 5. In total, more than 30,458 Fulton County voters cast their ballots during the Early Voting period.
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28 - May
Fulton County Expands Early Voting with Additional Location Now Open at Wolf Creek Library
Fulton County has expanded early voting, with additional expansion coming next week.
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27 - May
Registration and Elections Director Holds News Briefing
Registration & Elections Director Rick Barron provides an update on preparations for the June 9, 2020 Primary and the ongoing effort to process absentee ballot applications.
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22 - May
Absentee Voters Gain the Option of Using Drop Boxes
The Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections announces the installation of 20 drop boxes for absentee ballots. To locate the closest drop box, voters can visit fultoncountyga.gov/absenteedropbox and view the list of locations or use the mapping tool to find the nearest location.
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19 - May
Fulton County Registration and Elections takes Action to Reduce Wait Times During Early Voting
Due to lengthy waiting periods at some locations, the Department of Registration & Elections has made several adjustments. Hours will be expanded so voting will start at 7 a.m. starting Wednesday, May 20. This is two hours earlier than the original time of 9 a.m.
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15 - May
Fulton Registrations and Elections Announces Polling Site Changes for Primary
Approximately 40 Election Day polling places will change for voters in Fulton County for the June 9, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary, General Primary, and Special Election.
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11 - May
Fulton County Announces Early Voting Locations
Expect delays, other changes due to social distancing requirements
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