[ June 07, 2026 ] The May primaries are behind us, but several key state and federal races are still undecided. Because no single candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in these contests, we are heading to a General Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
To help you prepare, KnowPickens has compiled all the essential voting dates, times, location info, and official sample ballots for both parties below.
EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE
If you want to bypass the lines on Election Day, early in-person voting is available for one week only:
Dates: Monday, June 8th through Friday, June 12th
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm daily
Location: Pickens County Recreation Center, 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA
ELECTION DAY VOTING
If you choose to vote on Election Day, you must go to your regular assigned voting precinct.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Hours: Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm
WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT?
While local Pickens County government and Board of Education races were settled in May, several high-profile regional, statewide, and federal primary nominations are on the line.
Review the candidate matchups below or download the sample ballots directly to see exactly who is running.
SAMPLE BALLOTS
Democratic
Republican
DEMOCRATIC RUNOFF MATCHUPS
Lieutenant Governor: Josh McLaurin vs. Nabilah Parkes
Secretary of State: Dana Barrett vs. Penny Brown Reynolds
Commissioner of Insurance: DeAndre Mathis vs. Keisha Sean Waites
Commissioner of Labor: Nikki Porcher vs. Michelle Michi Sanchez
REPUBLICAN RUNOFF MATCHUPS
U.S. Senate: Mike Collins vs. Derek Dooley
Governor: Rick Jackson vs. Burt Jones
Lieutenant Governor: Greg Dolezal vs. John F. Kennedy
Secretary of State: Tim Fleming vs. Vernon Jones
State School Superintendent: Fred "Bubba" Longgrear vs. Richard Woods (Incumbent)
Public Service Commissioner (District 5): Bobby Mehan vs. Josh Tolbert
U.S. House of Representatives (District 11): Rob Adkerson vs. John Cowan
State Senate (District 51): Philip Milam vs. Will Wade
**** PRECINCT CHANGES ****
Voters in Pickens County should be aware of several permanent polling place changes.
The Appalachian Precinct will now vote at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 1036 North Main Street in Jasper; the Hill City Precinct has moved to Woodstock Church of Jasper at 5335 Highway 53 West; and the Refuge Precinct> will vote at First Christian Church of Jasper, 22 Burgess Road West.
QUESTIONS?
Can I vote in the runoff if I didn't vote in the May 19th primary?
Yes! As long as you were registered to vote by the May 18th deadline, you are eligible to vote in the runoff.
Can I switch parties for the runoff election?
No. Georgia law dictates that if you voted a specific party ballot during the primary (e.g., Republican or Democratic), you must vote that same party ballot for the runoff. However, if you did not vote in the primary at all, you may choose either ballot for the runoff election.
For questions, voter registration status, or to confirm your Election Day precinct location, you can log into the state's My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.
You can also contact the Pickens County Board of Elections & Registration directly:
PHONE
706-253-8781
ADDRESS
3100 Camp Rd, Suite B, Jasper, GA 30143
HOURS
Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM
WEBSITE
www.pickensgaelections.com
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