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How does SB 202 affect Jackson County voters?
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Mission
The Mission of the Elections and Voter Registration Office is to register eligible citizens of Jackson County. To promote, preserve, and improve democracy by ensuring that elections are free, impartial, fair, accurate, convenient, and accessible to all voters. We strive to encourage voter participation and to provide excellent customer service to voters, as well as, candidates. We are available to help the public understand and follow all laws, rules, and regulations set by Federal, State, and Local Authorities, as well as, the State Election Board.
Elections and Voter Registration Office
Responsibilities
This office is responsible for voter registration for Jackson County and all municipalities in the county. In addition, this office is responsible for the following duties:- Qualifying Candidates seeking election (County, Non Partisan and other Parties as requested)
- Printing of ballots and programming the Voting Machines
- Coordinating Vote Centers and making sure locations are ADA compliant
- Training and Placement of Poll Officials
- Preparing Supplies and Equipment used at Vote Centers
- Consolidating of Election Results
- Maintenance and Logic & Accuracy Testing of all Election Equipment
- Act as a Filing Officer for all Elected Officials and Candidates
- Conduct all Elections (Federal, State, County, and Municipalities)
- Redistricting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office attends to the day-to day registration and updating of files for Jackson County voters. On even-numbered years the office prepares for local, state, and federal elections. On odd-numbered years the office conducts elections for the county's nine municipalities and special elections, as needed.
Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration Bylaws
Election Notices
COUNTY OF JACKSON
ABSENTEE IN PERSON VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE
To be published in the legal organ of the county. SB 202 Section 28
Notice is hereby given that advanced voting shall take place for the May 24th, 20222 Primary and Nonpartisan Elections at the Ponchie Beck Election Center location at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson, Georgia 30549 on the following days and times.
May 2nd- May 7th, from 9AM until 5PM
May 9th- May 14th, from 9AM until 5PM
May 16th- May 20th, from 9AM until 5PM
All early voting will end on May 20th at 5PM.
A Drop Box will be available for absentee ballots at the Ponchie Beck Election Center (located inside) ONLY during all early voting hours as per SB 202, and will close on May 20th at 5PM. Ballots may be dropped off until 7PM on May 24th, 2022 to the election staff located at 441 Gordon Street in Jefferson, absentee ballots will not be received at the polling locations on Election Day.
Absentee Ballot Applications may be submitted until 5PM (when office closes) on May 13th, 2022. (The first day the office may receive and ballot request for the May 24th, 2022 Primary is March 7th, 2022).
Jennifer Logan
Election and Voter Registration Director Jackson County
January Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, January 14th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
February Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, February 11th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
March Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, March 11th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
April Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, April 8th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
May Board Meeting and Provisional Hearing
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, May 27th at 5:00PM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
June Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, June 10th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
July Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, July 8th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
August Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, August 12th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
September Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, September 9th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
October Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, October 14th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
November Board Meeting and Provisional Hearing
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, November 11th at 5:00PM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377
December Board Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration will hold the monthly board meeting on Friday, December 9th at 9:00AM at the Ponchie Beck Election Center, located at 441 Gordon St, Jefferson GA 30549. Meeting is open to the public. For more information 706-367-6377