Douglas County Board of Elections

The Douglas County Board of Elections will be hosting a voter information and outreach event titled "This is your Democracy" at the Woodie Fite Senior Center on Wednesday, March 22nd from 6pm until 8pm. All are welcome to attend

The Douglas County Board of Elections would like to introduce its newest member:

Mr. Chad A. Word was sworn in by Judge Christina Peterson as the newest Douglas County Elections and Registration Board Member for a four-year term on January 10, 2023.

Along with the other Board Members, Chad has a heart to serve the people of Douglas County in this new role. He has experience in Elections, having served as a Poll Worker, Assistant Manager, and Poll Manager at Dog River Library.

Chad and his wife Rachael have been married for 27 years. They have a son Levi, and a daughter Olivia who were present when he swore in.

Chad is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana and has moved 19 times in his professional career. This family has lived in the City of Douglasville for 11 years. Chad is an active Deacon and Bible study leader at First Baptist Villa Rica.

Chad has worked for Jacobs Engineering for 20 years currently managing the ESPLOST capital program for Fulton County Schools. He also moonlights as a health coach to empower people to lose weight and live healthy lifestyles.

Chad has a B.S. in Construction Engineering and Management from Purdue University and enjoys family time, travel, hanging with friends, being in church, bike riding, golf, and genealogy.

Today is the second and final Saturday to vote early for the November 8th election. Visit celebratedouglascounty.com to see our locations.

Friday, October 28th is the deadline to submit an application for an absentee by mail ballot for the November 8th General/Special Election. Applications must be in our office by close of business.

Saturday Voting is available until 6pm today at Woodie Fite Senior Center, Dog River Library, Deer Lick Park and the Douglas County Courthouse.

Visit celebratedouglascounty.com for more info

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Come visit us outside of the Douglas County Courthouse between 11am-2pm

Douglas County is now accepting Absentee-by-Mail ballot applications. Visit celebratedouglascounty.com for more information

Voters must vote at their assigned polling places on election day. Visit https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ for more information.

This Friday, June 10, is the last day to request an Absentee by Mail ballot for the June 21 Primary Runoff

Early Voting for the 21 June 2022 Primary Runoff begins on 13 June until 17 June. We will have four locations 8:30am - 6:00pm
Douglas County Courthouse
Dog River Library
Deer Lick Park
Woodie Fite Senior Center

Early Voting is available this Saturday, May 14th. Our locations are:
The Douglas County Courthouse
Deer Lick Park
Dog River Library
Woodie Fite Senior Center

Today is the last day to request an absentee by mail ballot for the May 24th General Primary

Tomorrow, May 13th is the deadline to submit your absentee-by-mail APPLICATION for the May 24th General Primary.

The Lithia Springs Senior Center is currently experiencing a power outage. Voters can still vote at our six other locations
Douglas County Courthouse
Old Courthouse
Deer Lick Park
Dog River Library
Boundary Waters Activity Center
Woodie Fite Senior Center

Saturday Voting will be available tomorrow, 7 May from 9:00am until 5:00pm at the following locations:
Douglas County Courthouse
Deer Lick Park
Dog River Library
Woodie Fite Senior Center

Early Voting has started at seven locations in Douglas County! Cast your ballot for the 24 May 2022 General Primary at the following Locations Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm:

Woodie Fite Senior Center
Deer Lick Park
Dog River Library
Lithia Springs Senior Center
Boundary Waters Activity Center
Old Courthouse
Douglas County Courthouse

Today is the final day to register to vote for the 24 May 2022 primary. Voter registrations must be in our office by 5pm or postmarked today.

REMINDER: the voter registration deadline for the 24 May Primary Election is MONDAY, 25 April 2022. Voter registrations must be in our office by close of business or postmarked by the post office on 25 April.

Sample composite ballots are now available on our county website. A composite ballot includes all races a Douglas County voter may encounter on Election Day. Please visit Georgia's MyVoterPage to see your precinct's ballot.

https://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/712/Sample-Ballots

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Please welcome our newest Board member, Ms. Michele Crochetiere:

Michele Crochetiere is an innovative and authentic multifamily housing industry leader with over 20 years experience in technology, operations, and leadership roles including affordable, student, and conventional asset types. Michele started her career in Western Massachusetts for a large owner operator and worked for several companies including Aspen Square Management, The YWCA and Cortland.

Michele has her MBA From Bay Path University with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. She also holds several certifications in affordable housing and change management.

Giving back to the community is a critical importance to Michele so she spends her spare time on boards and volunteering for Rebuilding Together Atlanta, Catholic Charities, and her local church.

Michele lives in Villa Rica with her fiancé Dave, and her rescue dog Vinny.

The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, in conjunction with the Douglas County Board of Elections, will be hosting a Voter Registration Drive on Saturday, March 26th from 10am-4pm.

8470 Earl D Lee Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30134

We are now accepting applications for absentee ballots for the May 24th General Primary. Requests must be on the state approved form and returned to our office.

https://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/7307/Absentee-Ballot-Application-2021-1

www.celebratedouglascounty.com

Douglas County Board of Elections updated their website address.

Qualifying Parties

DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Chairman - Ingrid Landis-Davis - [email protected]
Qualifying will take place at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church Community Hall, 5400 Stewart Mill Road, Douglasville GA 30135

Monday, March 7th 6:30pm to 8:30pm;

Tuesday, March 8th 10:00am to 6:00pm;

Wednesday, March 9th 8:00am to 5:00pm ;

and Thursday, March 10th 6:00pm to 9:00pm

REPUBLICAN PARTY
Chairman - Daniel Wiley - [email protected]

Qualifying will take place at Lithia Springs Pharmacy, 6935 S. Sweetwater Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30112

Monday, March 7, 2022 through Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;

Friday, March 11, from 09:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Janes Jones (770) 876-2684 and Kathy Locke will be County Party Officials on site.

Qualifying begins 9:am, Monday, March 7, 2022 and closes at 12 noon, Friday, March 11, 2022. All candidates are qualified through Democratic/Republican party, except non -partisan candidates who will qualify through the Board of Election's office. Below are the qualifying fees.

District Commissioner

$ 671.31

Solicitor General

$3,854.64

Chief Magistrate Judge

$2,643.29

School Board Member

$ 619.86

March 7, 2022 is the earliest day for voters to submit an application for an Absentee Ballot for the May 24th General Primary Election. Requests must be on the state approved form, which you can find the link below. Simply print form, complete and sign. You can drop off to the Registration office at 8700 Hospital Drive, 30134, send it in the mail, or scan and email to [email protected]
https://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/7307

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Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration, along with Douglas County Courthouse, will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of M.L. King, Jr. Birthday

Board of Election & Registration, along with the Douglas County Courthouse, will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021 in observance of New Year's Eve.

Douglas County Board of Elections & Registration, along with the Douglas County Courthouse, will be closed on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24, 2021, in observance of Christmas. Have a safe holiday season.