A Special Election is set for April 9, 2024, in Harris and Muscogee Counties, Georgia. This is to fill a vacancy in House District 139, left vacant by the death of Representative Richard Smith. A run-off, if needed, will be on May 7, 2024.
Candidates can qualify for the special election at the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office in Atlanta, located at 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 802, Floyd West Tower. The qualifying fee is $400.00.
Qualifying dates and hours are three days in February 2024. On Wednesday, February 14, it will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Thursday, February 15, and Friday, February 16, it will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The deadline to register to vote for the Special Election is Monday, March 11, 2024. This gives potential voters a month to register.
Advance in-person absentee voting will start on Monday, March 18, 2024. This allows voters who can’t vote on election day to vote in advance.
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