#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.
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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 since 2019; currently represents Georgia’s 6th Congressional District and is 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.
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Shelia Edwards — Democrat
Business owner and publicist; previously served as interim executive director of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus and in county government communications roles.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Josh Tolbert — Republican
Engineer and small-business owner with more than 15 years of experience in power generation and energy infrastructure; holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering.
Georgia General Assembly
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Kevin Abel — Democrat
Technology entrepreneur who co-founded Abel Solutions, a technology consulting company; has served on Georgia’s State Transportation Board and is a co-founder of REALTY|share.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Mike Dvorscak — Republican
Commercial real-estate broker and business owner who joined The William B. Hare Company, now AD Commercial Real Estate, in 1985; has served as chair of the Ashford Dunwoody YMCA.
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Eric Helvy — Republican
Educator with experience in criminal justice, investigations, compliance and community engagement; holds advanced degrees in criminology, criminal justice and public administration.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Rashaun Kemp — Democrat; incumbent
Georgia state senator with a professional background in education leadership and charter-school advocacy; previously worked as a high school teacher and principal.
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Keith Gettmann — Republican
Housing and financial-services professional whose career includes work with Fannie Mae, the Resolution Trust Corporation and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Esther Panitch — Democrat; incumbent
Georgia state representative and attorney; previously worked as an assistant public defender and at the Fulton County Conflict Defender’s Office before entering private practice.
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Shea Roberts — Democrat; incumbent
Georgia state representative, attorney and small-business owner focused on land use and real estate; founded her law firm in 2002.
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Beth Fuller — Democrat
Public-health professional whose work includes health-policy research and contracting for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; holds a doctorate in public health from Columbia University.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Deborah Silcox — Republican; incumbent
Georgia state representative and attorney; chairs the legislative committee overseeing MARTA and has served on civic and nonprofit boards, including the Atlanta Speech School and Chastain Park Conservancy.
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Betsy Holland — Democrat; incumbent
Georgia state representative and chief executive officer of Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia; previously held corporate social-responsibility roles at Turner and WarnerMedia.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Greg Miller — Republican
Navy veteran who served aboard USS Nimitz as a nuclear engineer; later built a career in technology and financial services.
Fulton County
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Mo Ivory — Democrat
Attorney, Georgia State University law professor and former Fulton County commissioner for District 4; her professional background includes entertainment law and broadcasting.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Eric J. Tatum — Republican
Attorney and family-law partner at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland; his practice focuses on family law and adoption, and he previously operated his own law office.
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Maggie Goldman — Democrat
Johns Creek realtor and owner of Buy & Sell Differently; formerly chaired the Fulton County Continuum of Care board, which oversees federal funding for homelessness services.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Bridget Thorne — Republican; incumbent
Fulton County commissioner for District 1, elected in 2022; her professional background includes software design, and her community service includes volunteering with nonprofits and youth programs.
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Paul Burton — Republican
Former general manager for IBM Asia Pacific and U.S. Army officer; his career includes executive roles in technology, software and consulting.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Jodi Merriday — Democrat
Educator whose career includes ombudsman work for Atlanta Public Schools and the City of Atlanta, along with teaching and administrative roles at Georgia State University and Spelman College.
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Voters may choose up to two candidates in this countywide, nonpartisan election.
Zane Placie — Nonpartisan
Actuary running for Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor.
Campaign website · Ballotpedia
Walter S. Rekuc Jr. — Nonpartisan; incumbent
Engineer and Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor; previously held public works and engineering roles with Roswell, Sandy Springs and Atlanta.
Official district information · Ballotpedia
Jason Ulseth — Nonpartisan; incumbent
Riverkeeper and executive director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper; previously worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
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 7 pm 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. Cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited 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, at a Fulton County Registrar’s Office or at 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 an accepted photo ID, such as a Georgia driver’s license, U.S. passport, U.S. military photo ID or student photo ID from a Georgia public college or university.
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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.
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Information you enter in the Vote Together Plan Builder is used to help you create a voting plan and, if you opt in, send you voting reminders from Sandy Springs Together. You can reply STOP at any time to stop SMS messages. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply.