Walker County voters who requested absentee ballots for the upcoming special election are receiving ballots outlining races for both state and federal offices.
According to the ballot, the special election will take place March 10, 2026, and includes contests for U.S. House of Representatives District 14 and Georgia State Senate District 53. The ballot shown is labeled an Official Absentee / Provisional / Emergency Ballot and includes instructions for properly marking and returning votes.
The U.S. House District 14 race features a crowded field of candidates from multiple parties, including Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and Libertarians. The State Senate District 53 race includes Republican, Democratic, and write-in options.
Election officials remind voters to carefully follow the instructions provided on the ballot, including completely filling in the oval next to a candidate’s name and returning the ballot inside the required envelopes. Voters who make a mistake are instructed not to erase or mark through selections, but instead to request a replacement ballot.
Absentee ballots must be returned by mail or delivered in accordance with county election guidelines to be counted. Officials also encourage voters to verify deadlines and polling information through the Walker County Elections Office.
Residents with questions about absentee voting or the special election are urged to contact local election officials directly.
