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Candidates for Oglethorpe County primary election. The last day to register to vote is April 22. Election is May 21.

Candidates for Oglethorpe County primary election. The last day to register to vote is April 22. Election is May 21.

News Roundup: Registration for primary ends April 22

News Staff
Monday, April 8, 2024
The final day to register to vote or update your address for this year’s general primary is Monday, April 22.     Residents can register or check their voter status online at mvp.sos.ga.gov or visit the Board of Elections office at 41 Fairground Road in Lexington.
(Staff/The Oglethorpe Echo)

(Staff/The Oglethorpe Echo)

County early voting behind usual pace

Thomas Bresee
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Although early voting numbers across Georgia have risen by 34% since the last midterm, Oglethorpe County has seen a decrease in early voter turnout this year.    Oglethorpe County has 11,309 eligible voters; 2,852 have voted early, a turnout of 25%.
(Submitted Photo)

(Submitted Photo)

Explainer: Amendments, referendum on 2022 ballot

Erin Kenney
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Practically everyone headed to the polls knows about the high-profile races on the ballot, such as the gubernatorial race between Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams, and the U.S. Senate race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.
Infographic/Kennedy Lewis

Infographic/Kennedy Lewis

Early voting starts Oct. 17

Kennedy Lewis
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Election season is underway, with early voting for the Nov. 8 midterm election beginning on Monday, Oct. 17.    Through early voting, the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections officials hope to increase voter turnout and offer convenience for citizens. Early voting ends on Nov. 4.