Special Elections Set for House Districts 34, 156

(Atlanta) – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Friday the date of the special election required for House Districts 34 and 156 which became vacant with the resignation of Rep. Bert Reeves, R-Marietta, and Rep. Greg Morris, R-Vidalia.

The special election will be June 15. District 34 includes part of Cobb County, and District 156 includes Montgomery and Toombs counties and portions of Appling and Jeff Davis counties.

A run-off, if needed, will be July 13.

Qualifying for the special election will be in the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State at 2 MLK Jr. Dr., Suite 802, Atlanta on May 5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 6 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 7 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The qualifying fee is $400.

May 17 is the last day to register to vote in the special election. Early voting will begin May 24.

 

The Secretary of State is Georgia’s chief election officer and has the mission to help ensure secure and accurate elections. County election officials run the actual elections and handle voter registration.

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