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
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 |
| 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 |