Georgia election coronavirus. Atlanta georgia election officials are postponing the states march 24 presidential primaries until may because of fears over the coronavirus. Georgia secretary of state brad raffensperger. The primary is now scheduled.
Georgia to postpone primaries over coronavirus georgia is the second state to delay its presidential primary election date over concerns about covid 19 following louisiana. This entry was posted in 2020 election and tagged coronavirus. Secretary of state brad raffensperger announced the delay on.
County election officials are responsible for recruiting training and assigning paid workers to local polling places. Georgias response to covid 19. Georgia elections officials have delayed the states presidential primary set for march 24 until may 19 because of the coronavirus the states top election official said saturday.
The secretary of state is working with counties to recruit and train poll workers for upcoming elections. Georgia delays primary election. The pair will face off again in november.
Elections government guide elections government participate in your local and state government by voting contacting a representative or running for office. Poll workers are an important part of the election process and assist voters at polling places across the state. Mcbath defeated handel in georgias sixth congressional district by just 1 point in 2018.
The primary which was originally scheduled for march 24 will now be held on may 19. To see how the coronavirus affects state services visit our covid 19 response section.