§ 21-2-200. Applicability of General Primary Provisions; Form of Ballot
A presidential preference primary shall be conducted, insofar as practicable, pursuant to this chapter respecting general primaries, except as otherwise provided in this article. In setting up the form of the ballot, the Secretary of State shall provide for designating the name of the candidate to whom a candidate for delegate or delegate alternate is […]
§ 21-2-210. Secretary of State Deemed the Chief State Election Official
The Secretary of State is designated as the chief state election official to coordinate the responsibilities of this state under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-31) as required by 42 U.S.C. Section 1973gg-8. History. Code 1981, § 21-2-210 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1443, § 3; Ga. L. 1998, p. […]
§ 21-2-211. List of Registered Electors; Provision of Equipment to Access and Utilize List
The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain a list of all eligible and qualified registered electors in this state which shall be the official list of electors for use in all elections in this state conducted under this title. As used in this subsection, the term “equipment” shall include, but not be limited to, […]
§ 21-2-212. County Registrars; Appointment; Certification; Term of Service; Vacancies; Compensation and Expenses of Chief Registrar, Registrars, and Other Officers and Employees; Budget Estimates
Except in the case in which a county has a board of elections and registration, the judge of the superior court in each county or the senior judge in time of service in those counties having more than one judge shall appoint in accordance with this Code section, upon the recommendation of the grand jury […]
§ 21-2-185. Filing Deadline
No petition to qualify a political body shall be submitted to the Secretary of State for verification after 12:00 Noon on the second Tuesday in July. History. Code 1981, § 21-2-185 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 890, § 5; Ga. L. 1997, p. 590, § 16; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.
§ 21-2-213. County Deputy Registrars; Clerical Help; Appointment of County Officer or Employee as Chief Deputy Registrar
The board of registrars in each county may appoint deputy registrars to aid them in the discharge of their duties. The number of deputy registrars appointed to serve shall be determined by the board of registrars. Such deputy registrars shall serve without compensation unless the governing authority of the county, by resolution, authorizes compensation. In […]
§ 21-2-186. Examination of Petitions; Judicial Review
Petitions to qualify a political body to nominate candidates for state-wide public office by convention shall be examined and shall be subject to judicial review in the same manner as provided for candidates nominated by petition pursuant to Code Section 21-2-171. History. Code 1981, § 21-2-186 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 890, § […]
§ 21-2-213.1. Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance for the Operation of the Office of the Board of Registrars
In addition to any salary, fees, or expenses now or hereafter provided by law, the governing authority of each county is authorized to provide as contingent expenses for the operation of the office of the board of registrars, and payable from county funds, a monthly expense allowance for each registrar of not less than the […]
§ 21-2-187. Holding of Conventions; Filing Notice of Candidacy
Political bodies shall hold their conventions in accordance with Code Section 21-2-172, and candidates nominated for state-wide public office in convention shall file a notice of candidacy no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth […]
§ 21-2-214. Qualifications of Registrars and Deputy Registrars; Prohibited Political Activities; Oath of Office; Privilege From Arrest; Duties Conducted in Public
Members of the board of registrars shall be electors of this state and the county in which they serve, and any deputy registrars shall be electors of this state. All registrars shall be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Registrars and deputy registrars shall have never been convicted of a felony involving […]