Voter & Election information
GA State Senate - District 21 | Aug. 26
GA State Senate District 21 was formally held by Sen. Brandon Beach(R). Beach resigned May 5 after being appointed by Pres. Trump for U.S. Treasurer, triggering a special election to fill the seat. District 21 covers most of North Fulton including Milton, and Alpharetta. It also covers the northern portions of Cherokee County, including Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska, Holly Springs, and Nelson.
Are you in District 21?
Our Candidate
Debra Shigley
- Learn more about Debra
- Volunteer with Debra’s Campaign
- Volunteer with Cherokee Dems GOTV team
- Donate to Debra’s Campaign
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: July 25
- Absentee/Mail-in Ballots can be requested: Now-August 15
- Early Voting: August 4 – August 22
- Election Day: August 26
- Runoff: TBA
Click HERE for voting locations and times
Click HERE to request an Absentee/Mail-in Ballot
Cherokee Board of Commissioners - District 1 | Aug. 26
District 1, recently vacated by outgoing Commissioner Steve West, covers the northern portions of Cherokee County, including Canton, Ball Ground, Waleska, Holly Springs, and Nelson.
Are you in Cherokee Commission District 1?
Our Candidate
Charles (Big Red) Ravenscraft
- Learn more about Charles
- Volunteer with Charles’ Campaign
- Volunteer with Cherokee Dems GOTV team
- Donate to Charles’ Campaign
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: July 25
- Absentee/Mail-in Ballots can be requested: Now-August 15
- Early Voting: August 4 – August 22
- Election Day: August 26
- Runoff: TBA
Click HERE for voting locations and times
Click HERE to request an Absentee/Mail-in Ballot
Public Service Commissioners General Election| November 4
Districts 2 and 3 are up for election, but here’s the exciting part: EVERY voter in Georgia has a voice! While PSC members must reside in their respective districts, the elections are open to the entire state. This means that regardless of your location, you can participate in this important race.
Learn more about what the PSC does and does not regulate by clicking HERE.
Meet the Candidates
Click on the name to go to their website
District 2 Candidates
District 3 Candidates
Municipal Elections | November 4
Municipal elections are non-partisan. In Cherokee they can include the city Mayor and City Council. You can only vote if you live within the city limits of your city.
Do I live in the city limits?
Meet the Candidates
Click on the name to go to their website. (Most candidates have not announced yet)
Ball Ground
- Mayor
- Post 4
- Post 5
Canton
- Ward 1
- Ward 2
- Ward 3
Waleska
- At Large (3 seats)
Woodstock
- Mayor
- Ward 1
- Ward 3
- Ward 5
Key Dates
General
- Registration Deadline: October 6
- Early Voting: October 14 – October 31
- Election Day: November 4
- General Election Runoff: December 2
Georgia Voter Protection Hotline
888-730-5816
Cherokee County Board of Elections & Registration
All Board of Elections monthly meetings will be held at The Bluffs, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114.
