Category: Elections
Employment Notice: The Wilkinson County Elections office is seeking a Registrar. Deadline to apply is June 12, 2026.
The Elections Office is seeking a professional, organized, and detail-oriented Registrar to support the administration and integrity of elections.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate preferred.
- Prior office administration, records management, customer service, or government experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work extended hours during election periods when necessary.
- Must be a resident of Wilkinson County.
Interested applicants should submit completed employment application to the Wilkinson County Commissioners office by noon June 12, 2026.
*Wilkinson County is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified persons are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. Minimum qualifications may include education, training, experience, license or certification, minimum age requirements etc.
NOTICE: last day to request absentee ballot by mail is 5/8/2026
THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BY MAIL BALLOT IS FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
The election office will be closed on 03/23/26 thru 03/25/26 to attend training. We will reopen on Thursday 03/26/26.
The election office will be closed on 03/23/26 thru 03/25/26 to attend training. We will reopen on Thursday 03/26/26.
NOTICE: School Board Fees
Wilkinson County School Board
QUALIFYING FEES:
DISTRICT: 1&2 —————————$144.00
These fees were approved by the Wilkinson County School Board on January 13, 2026.
Kelly Chatman – Election Supervisor
NOTICE: Elections update
We will not be hosting an election in the month of March.
In accordance with Georgia Code 21-2-540(c)(2)(B)(ii), questions are not to appear on the March Special Election ballot, unless court ordered by a judge. If this is the case, please send the order to me and your liaison/election specialist.
The question will be moved to the May election.
NOTICE: L & A Testing, Computation & Canvassing and Absentee Voting For March 17, 2026, Special Election (Cancelled as of 1/21/2026)
Cancelled as of 1/21/2026. Please see news post on 1/21/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – L & A Testing, Computation & Canvassing and Absentee Voting For March 17, 2026, Special Election
Pursuant to O.C.G.A & 21.2-379.6 (c) notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment that will be used in the March 17, 2026, special election in Wilkinson County will be publicly performed at GED Building located at 8159 Ga Hwy 57, McIntyre, Ga. 31054. Testing on all voting equipment will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026, beginning at 8 am and will continue from day to day until completed. Members of the public are invited to observe the preparation and testing of all equipment to be used. The election supervisor and registrar will conduct testing. Pursuant to O.C.G.A & 21-2-492 Computation, canvassing, and certification of election results will begin on Wednesday March 18, 2026, unless otherwise posted and will continue from day to day until complete.
The last date to request an absentee ballot for the March Special Election is March 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Advance Voting (in-person will begin on Monday February 23, 2026, through Friday March 13, 2026, during the hours of 9am-5pm at the Wilkinson County Courthouse. We will have 2 mandatory Saturday voting days. February 28 & March 7 from 9 am to 5 pm. Election Day voting is Tuesday March 17, 2026, from 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. at your assign polling location. We are located in the courthouse in the Elections & Registrar’s Office Rm# 133. For more information regarding testing and/or your voter registration status, contact the elections’ office at 478-946-2188.
Wilkinson County Board of Elections and Registrations
Kelly S. Chatman
Election Superintendent
NOTICE: Qualifying for May General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Election
Notice of Qualifying for May General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Election
Wilkinson County, Georgia
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §21-2-131(1) (A), the following qualifying fees have been set:
County Commissioner Chairman $234.00
County Commissioner $ 180.00
Qualifying dates are Monday March 2, 2026, through Friday March 06, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
Qualifying will be conducted by the Democratic and Republican parties and locations will be announced later by each party. Independent candidate qualifying will also be held during this time. The Primary Election will be held May 17, 2026. The deadline for registering to vote in the Primary is April 20, 2026. The General Election will be held on November 3, 2026. Absentee ballots will be available at least 45 days prior to each election. For more information about qualifying and/or the elections, contact the elections office at 478-946-2188 or by emailing kchatman@wilkinsoncounty.net.
