The General Primary / Nonpartisan Election will be held on May 19, 2026, and the General Election will be held on November 3, 2026.
Qualifying for both PARTISAN (for example, Board of Elections) and NONPARTISAN (e.g., school board) POSITIONS will begin Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and end on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12 noon.
Partisan Positions
Qualifying for Democratic Candidates will be conducted at:
Democratic Party of Chatham County
100 Bull Street, Suite 200
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 272-7972
We will be available in person at the Bull Street address on:
Monday morning, March 2, from 9 am to 1 pm,
Thursday afternoon, March 5, from 1 pm to 5 pm, and
Friday morning, March 6, from 9 am to 12 noon.
You can also call the DPCC at (912) 272-7972 to schedule an appointment for any other time during the week.
Nonpartisan Positions
Qualifying for nonpartisan positions will be conducted at:
Chatham County Board of Elections
1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite F
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 201-4375
https://elections.chathamcountyga.gov/
For information on qualifying fees and other details, see the Board of Elections’ Election Qualifying Notice.
Video: Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidates take part in Savannah forum
The forum was hosted with support from local civic and political organizations. A Republican forum will be held at a later date.
2026 Elections
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Filing deadline: March 6, 2026
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Primary: May 19, 2026
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Primary runoff: June 16, 2026
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General: November 3, 2026
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General runoff: December 1, 2026
Georgia Democrats believe . . .
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That the American Dream of opportunity for all should guide government policies at all levels.
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That good decisions by our government promote economic security for all Georgians.
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In and uphold every citizen's right to equal and impartial justice under the law.
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That the creation of good jobs for all Georgians is our top priority.
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It is our responsibility to leave our children and grandchildren an earth that is safe and livable for future generations.
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All our citizens have the right to safety and security.
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All students should have access to a high-quality public education.
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Access to quality, affordable healthcare is a basic, human right.
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Democratic Party Membership in Chatham County
—Your Voice, Your Committee
All registered voters with residence in Chatham County completing a Democratic Party of Chatham County declaration shall, upon voter verification, be recognized as a member of the Democratic Party of Chatham County.
Members of the Democratic Party of Chatham County shall advise the Chatham County Democratic Committee through their elected District representatives. Party members are the electorate for the Chatham County Democratic Committee. The Chatham County Democratic Committee, located in Savannah, is one of 159 County Committees and the only chartered Committee in Chatham County by the Democratic Party of Georgia. The Committee is the primary contact between the Democratic Electorate and the State Democratic Party. There are sixty-four members of the Committee.
Democratic Party Membership in Chatham County
Your Voice, Your Committee
All registered voters with residence in Chatham County completing a Democratic Party of Chatham County declaration shall, upon voter verification, be recognized as a member of the Democratic Party of Chatham County.
Members of the Democratic Party of Chatham County shall advise the Chatham County Democratic Committee through their elected District representatives. Party members are the electorate for the Chatham County Democratic Committee. The Chatham County Democratic Committee, located in Savannah, is one of 159 County Committees and the
only chartered Committee in Chatham County by the Democratic Party of Georgia. The Committee is the primary contact between the Democratic Electorate and the State Democratic Party. There are sixty-four
members of the Committee.
