FAYETTE COUNTY
DEMOCRATS
The work starts now for 11.3.2026
Election Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 24th at 5pm
140 Stonewall Avenue Suite 100, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
On Tuesday, February 24 at 5 PM, at the county commission meeting room the Board of Elections will conduct their monthly meeting and discuss the number of important issues, including board leadership elections, setting their calendar of meetings and election certifications for the year, as well as determining early voting hours for the upcoming 2026 general primary.
Election certification and early voting parameters are extremely important issues in our time and Fayette County Democrat’s are encouraged to come out and show their support for Voter access and free and fair elections. Using public comments, we as Fayette county voters can drive tangible policy in our own backyard and provide greater convenience to all of our Fayette neighbors. Those are governance principles — not political arguments.
Certification on Friday Following Election Day
Talking Points for Public Comment:
“Friday certification reflects proactive management — it is about protecting the county from legal exposure and protecting the integrity of the process.”
“There are more provisional ballots in recent cycles than in the past. That requires careful review. A Friday meeting allows adequate time for reconciliation while still staying comfortably within the legal timeframe.”
“I support maintaining the long-standing practice of certifying elections on Friday following Election Day rather than waiting until the statutory deadline on Monday.”
“Georgia law requires certification by Monday at 5:00 p.m. If we wait until Monday to meet, we leave ourselves no flexibility if something unexpected occurs — whether it’s a power outage, a technical issue, natural disaster, or anything else.”
“Recent elections across the country have shown us that delays and disruptions can happen. Good governance means building in time cushions, not cutting it close.”
“By certifying on Friday, the Board preserves a margin for review and compliance. If anything unforeseen happens, there is still time to analyze & reconcile results before the Friday certification meeting.”
“Waiting until Monday effectively eliminates the safety net and increases the risk of unintentionally missing the statutory deadline.”
“This is not about rushing — it’s about planning responsibly.”
Sunday Early Voting for the Primary
Talking Points for Public Comment:
“I encourage the Board to include Sunday early voting for the primary.”
“Sunday voting has expanded access in recent election cycles and has proven successful.”
“Many working voters, shift workers, caregivers, and families find Sunday to be the most accessible day to vote.”
“Offering Sunday voting balances voter convenience with administrative planning — it spreads turnout over more days.”
“As long as staffing logistics and cost considerations are responsibly managed, Sunday voting is a worthwhile investment in voter access.”
“Providing reasonable access while remaining fiscally responsible demonstrates both service and stewardship.”
“Voter confidence increases when access is broad and orderly.”
“Expanded early voting reduces pressure on Election Day itself, which improves overall efficiency.”
“Maintaining Sunday voting reflects progress that has already been made.”
Eyes on the Gold Dome:
Your 2026 Legislative Toolkit
The 2026 Georgia Legislative Session is officially underway! From now until Sine Die in April, decisions made under the Gold Dome will directly impact our schools, healthcare, and voting rights here in Fayette County.
But you don’t have to drive to downtown Atlanta to keep an eye on our elected officials. We’ve curated the essential digital toolkit you need to track bills, watch debates live, and hold our representatives accountable from home.
Here is how you can turn observation into advocacy this session.
Step 1: Know Your Delegation
Step 2: Watch the Action Live!
Step 3: Track the Bills that Matter
FAYETTE’S TRAJECTORY
Our South Atlanta enclave of growing Democrats has a chance to flip BLUE for the first time in decades, the end result of a 20 year long effort started by our founder Ernie Broadwell. Ernie brought Fayette Democrats together for the first time in 2003, with less than 30% of our County’s vote share. On November 3rd, 2026, we will flip fully to Democratic control.
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