DeKalb Democrats are encouraging voters to vote “YES” to all state and county-wide ballot measures on the November 3 ballot. The wording on the ballot is below:
Read MorePack the Board of Elections Room, Friday 9 AM
It’s time to pack the room at the 9 am Board of Elections Meeting on Friday, October 3rd. Here are the specific asks and instructions. Send public comments from 9:00-9:30 am on Friday. Cc your commissioners. Email [email protected] for public comments. These are the key issues me must address in public comments:
Read MoreBe A Poll Watcher!
Our primary season is rapidly approaching. In addition to picking our presidential nominee, most of us will be using our new voting machines for the first time. There is a lot to learn about how the public interacts with these machines. We need to have boots on the ground across Georgia and across DeKalb taking notes and sharing issues that crop up with the party. Volunteer to be a poll watcher! The Democratic Party of Georgia is accepting volunteers for a number of critical roles right now. Sign up here!
Looking For Neighborhood Organizers
DeKalb County Democratic Party Turning Georgia Blue
Looking For Neighborhood Organizers
We are actively seeking neighborhood captains for all DeKalb County area precincts.
Come be a part of the team!
Attend an Information Meeting on Precinct organizing Thursday, August 3, 2017 7:00-9:00 at the Manual Maloof Building in downtown Decatur.
Early and Absentee Voting Information
Do your part to help elect Jon Ossoff and Flip the 6th on June 20th!
REQUEST A MAIL-IN (ABSENTEE) BALLOT
1. Fill out this Absentee ballot application (Georgia has no-excuse absentee voting by mail, so anyone who is a registered voter in the 6th is eligible to vote by mail!).
2. Mail, fax, or email your completed application by Friday, June 16. However, we recommend turning them in at least a week before to make sure you get your ballot in time. Also, make sure you use two stamps when mailing your application back.
3. Receive your absentee ballot by mail. You can check the status of your application and your ballot at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do
4. Return your completed ballot by mail no later than Election Day, Tuesday, June 20.
VOTE EARLY IN PERSON
In DeKalb, there will be five locations open beginning on May 30th.
North DeKalb Senior Center
3393 Malone Drive Chamblee, GA 30341
Tues – Fri May 30 – June 2 (8 AM – 6PM)
Mon – Fri June 5 – 9 (8 AM – 6PM)
Saturday June 10 (9 AM – 4PM)
Mon – Fri June 12 – 16 (8 AM – 6PM)
DeKalb County Voter Registration and Election Office
4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032
Tues – Fri May 30 – June 2 (8 AM – 6PM)
Mon – Fri June 5 – 9 (8 AM – 6PM)
Saturday June 10 (9 AM – 4PM)
Mon – Fri June 12 – 16 (8 AM – 6PM)
Dunwoody United Methodist Church
1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Tues – Fri May 30 – June 2 (8 AM – 6PM)
Mon – Fri June 5 – 9 (8 AM – 6PM)
Saturday June 10 (9 AM – 4PM)
Mon – Fri June 12 – 16 (8 AM – 6PM)
North DeKalb – Tucker Recreation Center
4898 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
Tues – Fri May 30 – June 2 (8 AM – 6PM)
Mon – Fri June 5 – 9 (8 AM – 6PM)
Saturday June 10 (9 AM – 4PM)
Mon – Fri June 12 – 16 (8 AM – 6PM)
Briarwood Recreation Center
2235 Briarwood Way NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319
Tues – Fri May 30 – June 2 (8 AM – 6PM)
Mon – Fri June 5 – 9 (8 AM – 6PM)
Saturday June 10 (9 AM – 4PM)
Mon – Fri June 12 – 16 (8 AM – 6PM)
If you live in Cobb or Fulton, please visit the Jon Ossoff website for more information.
April 18th Special Election Information
If you live in DeKalb and are not sure if you are in the 6th District, you can visit your My Voter Page from the Secretary of State and it will list all your districts and your polling place.
- Voting is from 7am to 7pm. If you are in line by 7pm, you will be able to vote. Do not let anyone turn you away or tell you that you can’t.
- Be sure to bring a valid form of ID which includes any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), a Georgia Driver’s License, xalid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, or municipality, valid U.S. passport ID, valid U.S. military photo ID, or valid tribal photo ID.
- If a poll worker looks at a map and tells you that you cannot vote, ask for them to check with the Secretary of State data. Do not go by someone’s interpretation of a map! If someone attempts to turn you away, call the Voter Hotline.
- If you have (or know of) any problems voting, CALL VOTER HOTLINE 404-626-6838 or 404-673-1325 right away!
- RIDE ASSISTANCE: If someone needs a ride to the polls, give them this hotline number: 770-765-5802
The City of Stonecrest City Council Special Election Runoff is also tomorrow. They are for Stonecrest Districts 2, 4 and 5.