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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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Elections
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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Elections
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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Elections
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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Elections
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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Elections
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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Elections
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

Fulton County Election Results

View Fulton County election results.
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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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