The Office of Elections and Registration

First day to publish Notice of Intent of Write-in Candidacy. O.C.G.A. § 21-2-133(a)

In accordance with 52 U.S.C. § 20306, any absentee ballot application received from UOCAVA
voters beginning January 1, 2026 shall be considered timely, even if not received 78 days prior.

Independent/political body candidate may begin circulating nomination petitions.
O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-132(h)(4), 21-2-170(e)