Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
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.

Click the link to access O.C.G.A. TITLE 21 – ELECTION CODE

 

Recent Headlines:  
- Georgia General Assembly (3/19/26): Senator Mass Brass introduced Senate Resolution 888 (SR 888) to create the "Senate Parent Accountability for Student Success Study Committee." The committee is designed to investigate rising student misconduct, declining parental engagement, and chronic absenteeism, with a report of findings due by December 1, 2026.

- AJC (1/7/26): Why Georgia needs a modernized school funding formula (https://ajc.com)

SCHOOL VOUCHERS WEAKEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS & LIMIT REAL CHOICE