#VoteTogether is a free, nonpartisan voter resource provided by Sandy Springs Together. This page provides official election information, voting options and a simple way to make a voting plan.
Your Guide to Voting in Sandy Springs in 2026.
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Make a voting plan in three steps.
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Step 1: Check Registration
Confirm registration, update voter information or register online.
The deadline to register is October 5, 2026.
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Step 2: Know The Options
Advance Voting: Vote at any advance-voting location from October 13 through October 30.
Absentee Ballot: Your completed absentee ballot must be received by Fulton County Registration and Elections by 7 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
Vote on Election Day: In person on November 3.
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Step 3: Make a Plan
Choose your voting method, pick your date and get a reminder.
The Vote-Ready Plan Builder saves your plan and follows up to help you get to the polls.
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Who's on your ballot?
Click the link below to learn which races will appear on your ballot.
Federal
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Jon Ossoff — Democrat; incumbent
U.S. senator from Georgia since 2021; Democratic nominee seeking re-election in 2026.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Mike Collins — Republican
U.S. representative for Georgia's 10th Congressional District; Republican nominee after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
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Lucy McBath — Democrat; incumbent
U.S. representative for Georgia's 6th Congressional District since 2025; Democratic nominee seeking re-election.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Kevin E. Martin — Republican
Accounting and finance professional who has worked as a controller; Republican nominee for Georgia's 6th Congressional District.
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Tony Kozycki — Democrat
Attorney and former U.S. Navy aviator; Democratic nominee for Georgia's 7th Congressional District after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Rich McCormick — Republican; incumbent
U.S. representative for Georgia's 7th Congressional District; Republican nominee seeking re-election.
Statewide
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Keisha Lance Bottoms — Democrat
Former mayor of Atlanta and former senior advisor to President Biden; Democratic nominee for governor.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Rick Jackson — Republican
Founder and chief executive of Jackson Healthcare; Republican nominee for governor after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
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Greg Dolezal — Republican
Georgia state senator; Republican nominee for lieutenant governor after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Josh McLaurin — Democrat
Georgia state senator from District 14; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
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Tim Fleming — Republican
Georgia state representative; Republican nominee for secretary of state after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Penny Brown Reynolds — Democrat
Former Fulton County State Court judge; Democratic nominee for secretary of state after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
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Tanya Miller — Democrat
Georgia state representative and attorney; Democratic nominee for attorney general after winning the May 19, 2026 primary.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Brian Strickland — Republican
Georgia state senator; Republican nominee for attorney general after winning the May 19, 2026 primary.
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Lydia Powell — Democrat
Educator; Democratic nominee for state school superintendent after winning the May 19, 2026 primary.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Richard Woods — Republican; incumbent
Georgia state school superintendent; Republican nominee seeking re-election after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
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Tyler Harper — Republican; incumbent
Georgia commissioner of agriculture; Republican nominee seeking re-election after running unopposed in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold — Democrat
Farmer and engineer; Democratic nominee for commissioner of agriculture after winning the May 19, 2026 primary.
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John King — Republican; incumbent
Georgia insurance and safety fire commissioner; Republican nominee seeking re-election after running unopposed in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Keisha Sean Waites — Democrat
Former Georgia state representative and former Atlanta City Council member; Democratic nominee for insurance and safety fire commissioner after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
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Bárbara Rivera Holmes — Republican; incumbent
Appointed Georgia commissioner of labor; Republican nominee seeking a full term after running unopposed in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Nikki Porcher — Democrat
Educator and nonprofit founder; Democratic nominee for commissioner of labor after the June 16, 2026 runoff.
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Peter Hubbard — Democrat; incumbent
Public Service Commissioner for District 3 since January 2026 and former energy analyst; Democratic nominee seeking a full term.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Fitz Johnson — Republican
Former Public Service Commissioner for District 3 and Army veteran; Republican nominee for the full term.
Georgia General Assembly
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Kevin Abel — Democrat
Ballotpedia reports that Abel earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and co-founded Abel Solutions in 1994.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Mike Dvorscak — Republican
Dvorscak is the Republican general-election candidate listed for SD14; Ballotpedia links his campaign site and does not identify him as the incumbent.
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Keith Gettmann — Republican
Gettmann is the Republican HD51 candidate listed for the November contest; his campaign site identifies him as a candidate for Georgia State House District 51.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Esther Panitch — Democrat; incumbent
Panitch is the incumbent HD51 representative; her campaign site identifies her as a lawyer and former public defender who has served in the Georgia House.
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Shea Roberts — Democrat; incumbent
Roberts is the incumbent HD52 representative; Ballotpedia describes her as an attorney and business owner.
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Beth Fuller — Democrat
Ballotpedia reports that Fuller holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a doctorate from Columbia University.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Deborah Silcox — Republican; incumbent
Silcox is the incumbent HD53 representative; her campaign site describes her as a lifelong Sandy Springs resident.
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Betsy Holland — Democrat; incumbent
Holland is the incumbent HD54 representative; Ballotpedia reports that she earned a bachelor’s degree from Smith College and later worked in culture and engagement at Turner.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Greg Miller — Republican
Miller is the Republican HD54 candidate; his campaign site identifies him as a Navy veteran with an MBA from Dartmouth.
Fulton County
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Mo Ivory — Democrat
Ivory previously served as Fulton County Commissioner for District 4 from January 2025 through March 2026; Ballotpedia reports degrees from Spelman College and Temple University.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Eric J. Tatum — Republican
Fulton County’s qualified-candidate record lists Tatum’s occupation as attorney; his campaign site also identifies him as an attorney.
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Maggie Goldman — Democrat
Fulton County’s qualified-candidate record lists Goldman’s occupation as realtor; Ballotpedia reports degrees from Trinity College and Assumption University.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Bridget Thorne — Republican; incumbent
Thorne is the incumbent Fulton County commissioner for District 1; Fulton County’s qualified-candidate record lists her occupation as software designer.
Key Election Dates
Registration deadline
October 5, 2026
Check registration, update voter information, or register through the Georgia My Voter Page: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Advance voting
October 13–30, 2026
Required Saturday dates are October 17 and October 24. Find official locations and current hours through Fulton County.
Absentee ballot request deadline
October 23, 2026
Need help requesting an absentee ballot? Click here!
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
November 3, 2026
October 30 is the last day to return an absentee ballot in a Fulton County drop box. Completed absentee ballots must be received by Fulton County Registration and Elections by 7 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Mail early enough to arrive by the deadline. Review Key Dates.
ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find your assigned polling place and personalized sample ballot through the Georgia My Voter Page: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Election information can change. Verify current dates, locations, hours, and ballot information with Georgia and Fulton County election offices before voting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Check your registration status in seconds on the official Georgia My Voter Page.
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Register online with a valid GA driver’s license or state ID, or submit a paper form by mail.
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View your personalized sample ballot through Georgia My Voter Page before voting. Print it or write down your choices before you go. Do not rely on your phone inside the polling place.
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You can vote at any designated Fulton County early voting site, you aren't tied to your home precinct until Election Day.
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On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned neighborhood polling place. Look up your location on your My Voter Page.
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First, request an absentee ballot by October 23, 2026.
After you receive and complete your ballot, you can return it by mail or use an official Fulton County absentee ballot drop box.
October 30, 2026 is the last day to return an absentee ballot using a Fulton County drop box.
If you return your ballot by mail, Fulton County must receive it by 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
Do not return an absentee ballot at your Election Day polling place.
Request an absentee ballot or learn more through Fulton County Elections.
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Bring a government-issued photo ID, such as a GA driver’s license, passport, US military ID or approved GA student ID.
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No. This guide is strictly nonpartisan, designed solely to provide accurate voting information to all Sandy Springs residents.
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Elections in Sandy Springs are administered by the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections.