2026 Election Calendar Highlights
The purpose of this calendar is to provide information on deadlines for election activities. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-14, when the last day for the exercise of any privilege or discharge of any duty falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the next succeeding business day shall be the last day to exercise such duty.
O.C.G.A. Title 21 – Election Code
Qualifying period for all candidates for the 2026 General Election cycle: March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026
| ELECTION |
ELECTION DATE |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
*Federal contest registration deadline |
| Special Election |
03/17/2026 |
02/17/2026 |
| Special Election Runoff |
04/14/2026 |
02/17/2026 |
| General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Election |
05/19/2026 |
04/20/2026 |
| General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Runoff |
06/16/2026 |
04/20/2026
*05/18/2026 |
| General Election/Special Election |
11/03/2026 |
10/05/2026 |
| General Election/Special Election Runoff |
12/01/2026 |
10/05/2026
*11/02/2026 |