2026 Elections:
What You Need to Know
Practical information for voters, candidates, and volunteers preparing for the 2026 election cycle in Coweta County. Find what’s on the ballot, key voting dates, how to get involved locally, and resources for Republicans ready to serve or support conservative leadership in Coweta County.
How to Vote in Coweta County
Voting in Coweta County is administered by the Coweta County Elections and Voter Registration Office in accordance with Georgia election law. Voters may register, verify their information, and cast a ballot using the options outlined below. For the most current and official information, voters should always consult the Georgia Secretary of State and the Coweta County Elections Office.
Registering to Vote:
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To register to vote in Georgia, you must:
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Be a United States citizen
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Be a legal resident of Georgia and Coweta County
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Be at least 17½ years old to register and 18 years old to vote
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Not be serving a sentence for a felony involving moral turpitude
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Not have been declared mentally incompetent by a court
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Voters may register:
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Online through the Georgia Secretary of State
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By mail using a voter registration application
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In person at the Coweta County Elections Office
Official voter registration information
Check Your Voter Registration and Polling Location:
Voters can verify their registration status, polling place, early voting locations, and sample ballot through the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page.
Absentee Voting (Vote by Mail)
Georgia allows no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any registered voter may choose to vote by mail instead of voting in person. Absentee voting is a convenient option for voters who prefer to receive and return their ballot by mail.
Who Can Vote Absentee
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Any registered voter in Georgia may vote absentee
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No reason or special circumstance is required
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Absentee voting is available for local, state, and federal elections
How to Request an Absentee Ballot
To vote absentee, a voter must submit an absentee ballot application to their county elections office.
Key points to know:
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Requests can be made weeks before Election Day
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The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 11 days before Election Day
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A new application is required for each election
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Ballots are mailed after the request is approved
Requests may be submitted
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By mail
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By email or fax (as permitted by the county)
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In person at the county elections office
Returning an Absentee Ballot
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Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county elections office by Election Day
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Ballots may be returned by mail or delivered in person, depending on county options
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Late ballots cannot be counted
Learn More and Request a Ballot
For official instructions, deadlines, and the absentee ballot application, visit:
Early Voting Locations in Coweta
During the early voting period, registered voters in Coweta County can cast their ballots in person at any of the designated early voting locations below. Early voting typically begins several weeks before Election Day and continues through the Friday immediately preceding the election.
Early Voting Locations (Coweta County):
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Coweta County Voter Registration Office
87 Newnan Station Drive, Suite 400
Newnan, GA 30265
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Central Community Center (Eastside)
65 Literary Lane
Newnan, GA 30265
Voters may visit any early voting location in the county during the early voting period. Hours and dates vary by election; check the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page for specific early voting schedules and hours for a given election year.
Election Day Voting & Voter ID
On Election Day, registered voters in Georgia cast their ballots in person at their assigned polling location. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you’re in line by 7:00 p.m., you are allowed to vote.
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Identification: Georgia law requires that you present an acceptable photo ID when voting in person. Typical acceptable IDs include a Georgia driver’s license, Georgia ID card, U.S. passport, or other government-issued photo identification. You cannot vote in person without providing proper ID.
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Precinct card: You may receive a precinct card after you register, but it is not required to vote.
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Assistance: If you need help due to disability or difficulty reading or marking the ballot, you may be assisted in a manner allowed by law.
Where to find more information:
Important Dates and Deadlines
Event | Date | Type |
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Candidate Qualifying Window Starts | 2026-03-02 | Registration Deadline |
Candidate Qualifying Window Ends (12pm) | 2026-03-06 | Registration Deadline |
Primary Election | 2026-05-19 | Election Day |
Primary Election Runoff | 2026-06-16 | Election Day (Runoff) |
Voter Registration Deadline for November General Election | 2026-10-05 | Registration Deadline |
Start of Early Voting Period for General Election | 2026-10-15 | Early Voting |
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline for General Election | 2026-10-28 | Registration Deadline |
General Election 2026 | 2026-11-03 | Election Day |
General Election Runoff (if needed) | 2026-12-01 | Election Day (Runoff) |
Offices on the Ballot
The following offices are scheduled to appear on the ballot during the 2026 election cycle in Coweta County.
This list includes county and select state offices relevant to local voters. Party primaries determine nominees for partisan county offices.
All county offices, including nonpartisan School Board seats, are elected during the general election. Election details are provided for informational purposes and are subject to official confirmation by election authorities. Not every office listed here will appear on every ballot.
Office Name | Level | Partisanship | Term Length | Incumbent | Primary | General | Notes | Election Year |
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U.S. Senate (Class II) | Federal | Partisan | 6 | Jon Ossoff - D | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
U.S. House of Representatives | Federal | Partisan | 2 | Brian Jack - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Governor of Georgia | Statewide | Partisan | 4 | Brian Kemp (term limited) | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Lieutenant Governor of Georgia | Statewide | Partisan | 4 | Burt Jones - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Georgia Secretary of State | Statewide | Partisan | 4 | Brad Raffensperger - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Georgia Attorney General | Statewide | Partisan | 4 | Chris Carr - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Georgia Insurance Commissioner | Statewide | Partisan | 4 | John King - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Georgia Labor Commissioner | Statewide | Partisan | 4 | Barbara Rivera Holmes - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
State Superintendent of Schools | Statewide | Partisan | 4 | Richard Woods - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Public Service Commission 3 | Statewide | Partisan | 6 | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 | |
Public Service Commission 5 | Statewide | Partisan | 6 | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 | |
Georgia State Senate 28 | State Legislative | Partisan | 4 | Matt Brass - R | Yes | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Georgia House of Representatives - All | State Legislative | Partisan | 2 | All seats up for election | Yes | Yes | 2026 | |
Coweta County Commission 2 | County | Partisan | 4 | Bob Blackburn - R | Yes | Yes | 2026 | |
Coweta County Commission 3 | County | Partisan | 4 | Bill McKenzie - R | Yes | Yes | 2026 | |
Coweta County Board of Education 1 | County | Nonpartisan | 4 | Amy Dees | No | Yes | 2026 | |
Coweta County Board of Education 3 | County | Nonpartisan | 4 | Beth Barnett | No | Yes | 2026 | |
Coweta County Board of Education 4 | County | Nonpartisan | 4 | Rob Debose | No | Yes | 2026 | |
Coweta County Board of Education at Large | County | Nonpartisan | 4 | Larry Robertson | No | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |
Probate Court Judge | Judicial | Nonpartisan | 6 | No | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 | |
Superior Court Judge | Judicial | Nonpartisan | 6 | No | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 | |
Magistrate Court Judge | Judicial | Nonpartisan | 6 | No | Yes | Appears on all Coweta ballots | 2026 |