Political signs are popping up everywhere across Tate County in preparation for a highly anticipated primary election in August.
As temperatures continue to heat up, so will the political climate as incumbents and those who aspire to serve in office generate efforts to sway new votes while strengthening their perceived bases of support.
Party primary elections are Tuesday, Aug. 8, followed by the general election Tuesday, Nov. 7. Any primary runoff will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29. Voter registration for the primary election ended Monday, July 10.
Eligible absentee voters can currently request ballots to vote in the Circuit Clerk’s office. The courthouse is open for in-person absentee voting until Saturday, Aug. 5, from 8 a.m. until noon.
Voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. The preceding Saturday, Oct. 7, the courthouse will be open from 8 a.m. to noon.
In-person absentee voting will end at noon on Saturday, Nov. 4. Absentee ballots postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 7, are valid.
All county offices and state legislature seats will be on ballots this election cycle, as well as governor, lieutenant governor and other top state offices.
If you have questions about voter registration or absentee voting, call the Tate County Circuit Clerk's Office at 662-562-5211, and press option 4.
