Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a special election set for March 10, to fill the U.S. House seat for District 14 after Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned.
What’s Happening: The special election will take place in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker, Whitfield, and portions of Cobb counties. If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff will be held April 7.
The Process: Candidates must qualify in person at the Georgia Secretary of State’s Elections Division office at 2 MLK Jr. Dr., Floyd West Tower Suite 802, in Atlanta. Qualifying runs from January 12 at 9 a.m. through January 14 at 1 p.m. The qualifying fee is $5,220.
Key Dates:
- January 12-14: Candidate qualifying period
- February 9: Last day to register to vote
- February 16: Early voting begins
- March 10: Special election day
- April 7: Runoff election, if needed
What Voters Need to Know: People who are not registered must register by February 9 to vote in the special election. Advance in-person voting starts February 16.
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