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Dawson County
Board of Elections
& Voter Registration

Your Voice Matters

November 5th, 2024

General Election

Agenda

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE

The Board of Elections and Registration of Dawson County shall cancel its regularly scheduled meeting of December 19, 2024.  Business will resume at the January 16, 2025, scheduled meeting at 9:30 am. All members will meet at The Board of Elections office at 96 Academy Avenue.  Any questions or concerns, please call the Elections office at 706-344-3640.  Meetings are open to the public.

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Pursuant to new State Election Board rule 183-1-12-.12(f), The Board of Elections and Registration of Dawson County shall conduct a pre-certification meeting on November 8, 2024 at 3 p.m. to review precinct returns of the November 5, 2024 General/Special Election.  Certification of said election will follow at 5 p.m.  All board members will meet at 96 Academy Avenue.  Any questions or concerns, please call the Elections office at 706-344-3640.  Meetings are open to the public.

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

Dawson County Board of Elections & Registration will be doing a Risk Limiting Audit for the November 5, 2024 General/Special Election on November 15, 2024 beginning at 9:30 am at the Board of Elections Office, 96 Academy Avenue.  The audit is open to the public.  §21-2-498

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF COMPUTATION & CANVASSING OF RETURNS

          Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-492, notice is hereby given that

the computation and canvassing of the returns of votes cast in the

November 5, 2024 General/Special Election will be held in the office of the County Election Supervisor at 96 Academy Avenue, in Dawsonville, Georgia.  Consolidation will commence on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and continue until completion.

This 18th day of October 2024, Glenda Ferguson, Election Supervisor

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General Primary and Special Election Complete and Official Results 
November 5th, 2024

Absentee by mail   Advance in person   Election Day   Provisional   Total Votes
         Votes                      Votes                   Votes             Votes

           
915       15890       2859       3      19667


 

Upcoming Election Schedule

2024

August 19th, 2024

Absentee Ballot Applications can be accepted

September 17th, 2024

UOCAVA Ballots Available to be issued

October 7th, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election

at 5 pm

October 15th, 2024 - November 1st, 2024

Advanced in Person Voting Begins

at 96 Academy Ave for all precincts

8am to 5pm Monday - Friday

Saturdays - 10/19 & 10/26 9am to 5pm

*NOTE- NO VOTING on 10/14/2024 Due to State Holiday

October 25th, 2024

Deadline to submit Absentee by Mail application - 5pm

November 5th, 2024

Election Day

Polls Open 7am to 7pm

All Absentee Ballots must 

be received in office by 7pm

About Us

Elections Staff

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The Team Behind the Scenes

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Elections Director

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Glenda Ferguson

Elections Director

Mrs. Ferguson began working with the Board of Elections & Registration as Assistant to the Board in March 2003.  In December 2006, Glenda was appointed as Chair of the Board of Elections, Election Supervisor and Chief Registrar, serving four 4 year terms from January 1, 2007 to December 2022.

She has been the Director of Elections and Voter Registration since January 2023.

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gferguson@dawsoncountyga.gov

Rachelle Hanlon

Elections Coordinator

Rachelle has served Dawson County for over 18 years and has been working with elections since October 2013.  Rachelle coordinates all stages of elections to ensure voters have a positive and confident voting experience.

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rhanlon@dawsoncountyga.gov

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Elections Coordinator

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Voter Services

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Megan Durant

Voter Services Specialist

After serving Dawson County in the Tax Commissioner's Office for over 10 years, Megan joined the Election's team in April of 2023.  Mrs. Durant is the primary management of voter registrations, changes, and cancellations. 

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mdurant@dawsoncountyga.gov

Brittany Payne

Election Systems Manager

Brittany began her elections experience as a poll worker in 2008, and served the Dawson County Board of Elections as Absentee Ballot Specialist through April 2021.  Opportunity arose to return Mrs. Payne in February of 2024 as the Election Systems Manager. 

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bpayne@dawsoncountyga.gov

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Election Systems Manager

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Administrative Clerk

Martha Holbrook

Administrative Clerk

 Martha joined this phenomenal team on June 28, 2021 and has learned more than she ever thought possible about our elections system.  She considers this job her forever dream job.  With her husband Jason, she has four children and eight grandchildren.  Martha has 30+ years banking experience with a concentration in customer service.  It is her goal to always answer each call with a smile.

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mholbrook@dawsoncountyga.gov

The Venue

Board of Elections

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Balance and Fairness

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Chair

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Dale Holland

Chairman

Mr. Holland worked for Conagra Foods for 34 years and retired in 2012.  He has been a resident in Dawson County since 2002 and a Board of Elections member for 7 years and Chairman since 2023. He is an avid golfer and enjoy photography and travel in my spare time.

Through his time working with the other Board members and the dedicated Dawson County Elections staff, the experience of the Elections department has been more than rewarding.

Marie Head

Vice Chair

Coming Soon.

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Vice Chair

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Secretary

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Dan Pichon

Secretary

Coming Soon.

Katrina L. Holbrook

Member

Coming Soon.

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Member

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Member

Paul X. McComiskey

Member

Mr. McComiskey has been a permanent resident of Dawson County since January, 2001.  He is an Independent voter who has assisted Dawson County as a Poll Worker for several years before becoming a board member for the Dawson County Elections and Registration Board.  His focus and goal as a Poll Worker and board member is to make sure we have safe, secure, and accurate voting.

Election Documents & Links

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2024 Elections Calendar

Representatives in Washington

Dawson County Officials

Current Election Voting Schedule

Coming Soon

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Main Elections Office

Dawson County Board of

Elections & Voter Registration
96 Academy Ave
Dawsonville, GA 30534

The Dawson County Board of Elections & Voter Registration is located at 96 Academy Ave in downtown Dawsonville. This is the location where you can come to vote during Advanced voting no matter what precinct you live in or on Election Day if you live in the West or Central precinct. 

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If you live in East or South precinct, voting on election day is at Rock Creek Park located at 445 Martin Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

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