(Forsyth County, GA) The Forsyth County Board of Elections decided the dates, times and locations for early voting throughout 2024 during an elections meeting on Tuesday, June 6.
The 2024 election season will include three elections and two potential runoff elections.
A few weeks ago, the office sent out surveys to the public to gather public opinion on how early voting should operate next year. Elections Director Mandi Smith said they received 631 responses.
The board then unanimously voted on the dates, times and locations below.
2024 Presidential Preference Primary - March 12
Week 1
Location: Elections Office
Weekday times: Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Week 2
Locations: Elections Office, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park, Midway Park
Weekday times: Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: Saturday, March 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No voting will take place on Sunday, March 3.
Week 3
Locations: Elections Office, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park, Midway Park
Weekday times: Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: No weekend voting
2024 General Primary, May 21
Week 1
Locations: Elections Office, City of Cumming Recreation and Parks Facility
Weekday times: Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday voting will only be held at the Elections Office.
Week 2
Locations: Elections Office, City of Cumming Recreation and Parks Facility, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park, Midway Park
Weekday times: Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No voting on Sunday, May 12 due to Mother’s Day
Week 3
Locations: Elections Office, City of Cumming Recreation and Parks Facility, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park, Midway Park
Weekday times: Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: No weekend voting
2024 General Election, November 5
Week 1
Locations: Elections Office, City of Cumming Recreation and Parks Facility, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park, Midway Park
Weekday times: Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: Saturday, October 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only at the Elections Office
Week 2
Locations: Elections Office, City of Cumming Recreation and Parks Facility, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park, Midway Park
Weekday times: Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: Saturday, October 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No voting on Sunday
Week 3
Locations: Elections Office, City of Cumming Recreation and Parks Facility, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park, Midway Park
Weekday times: Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend times: No weekend voting
Potential runoff elections
Early voting for both possible runoff elections will only be available at the Elections Office.
Early voting for the June 18 General Primary Runoff will be held from Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Due to the holidays, early voting for the December 3 General Election Runoff will only run from Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Advanced voting dates and locations for runoff elections could be adjusted by the Board of Elections once a runoff election is announced.
For more information on voting in Forsyth County, visit the Voter Registrations & Elections webpage at forsythco.com. The Forsyth County Elections Office is located at 1201 Sawnee Drive in Cumming.
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