FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS - TIMELINE and CANDIDATE FILINGS
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FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TIMELINE and CANDIDATE FILINGS
TIMELINE- PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTION
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL
PREFERENCE PRIMARY, SPECIAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION
PRIMARY.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 BY 5:00 P.M. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224)
EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL
PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTION
EARLY VOTING FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTION
BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020. THERE WILL BE MANDATORY EARLY VOTING
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020. EARLY VOTING WILL CONCLUDE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020. IF NECESSARY, A SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF ELECTION WILL BE
HELD ON APRIL 21, 2020.
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/2020_Short_Calendar.pdf
TIMELINE-QUALIFYING FOR THE GENERAL
P R I M A R Y E L E C T I O N , N O N PA R T I S A N
GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEN DOES QUALIFYING BEGIN AND END?
QUALIFYING BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M.
QUALIFYING CONCLUDES ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 AT NOON.
NONPARTISAN WRITE-IN CANDIDATE QUALIFYING DEADLINE
THE LAST DAY TO FILE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BE A NONPARTISAN
WRITE-IN CANDIDATE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 (O.C.G.A. 21-2-133).
THE LAST DAY TO FILE AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BE A WRITE-
IN CANDIDATE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 (O.C.G.A § 21-2-133).
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/2020_Short_Calendar.pdf
TIMELINE- GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION,
N O N PA R T I S A N G E N E R A L E L E C T I O N , A N D
SPECIAL ELECTION
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY
ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 BY 5:00 P.M. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224)
EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION,
NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION
EARLY VOTING FOR THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION,
AND SPECIAL ELECTION BEGINS ON MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020. THERE WILL BE MANDATORY
EARLY VOTING ON SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020. EARLY VOTING WILL CONCLUDE ON
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 (O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-385).
THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION
WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020. IF NECESSARY, A RUNOFF ELECTION WILL BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020.
TIMELINE- GENERAL ELECTION
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE
NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 BY 5:00 P.M. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224).
EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION,
NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION
EARLY VOTING FOR THE NOVEMER GENERAL BEGINS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020. THERE
WILL BE MANDATORY EARLY VOTING ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020. EARLY VOTING WILL
CONCLUDE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385).
THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020.
IF NECESSARY, RUNOFF ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 2020 AND/OR
JANUARY 5, 2021.
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/2020_Short_Calendar.pdf
FEDERAL OFFICES FOR ELECTION IN 2020: UNITED STATES PRESIDENT / VICE PRESIDENT TWO UNITED STATES SENATORS UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICT 3 UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICT 13
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICTS 3 and 13
STATE OFFICES FOR ELECTION IN FAYETTE COUNTY IN 2020:
State Senator- District 16 (Two-Year Term)
State Senator- District 34 (Two-Year Term)
State Representative- District 63 (Two-Year Term)
State Representative- District 64 (Two-Year Term)
State Representative- District 71 (Two-Year Term)
State Representative- District 72 (Two-Year Term)
State Representative- District 73 (Two-Year Term)
Public Service Commissioner- District 1 (Six-Year Term)
Public Service Commissioner- District 4 (Six-Year Term)
District Attorney- Griffin Circuit (Four-Year Term)
Superior Court Judges- Griffin Circuit (Three Offices) (Four-Year Term)
Appeals Court Judges (Five Offices) (Six-Year Term)
Supreme Court Justices (Three Offices) (Six-Year Term)
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/2020_Federal_And_State_Offices.pdf
STATE OF GEORGIA SENATE DISTRICTS 16 and 34
STATE OF GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICTS 63, 64, 71, 72 and 73
Citizens who desire to run for federal or state offices must qualify with the Secretary of State.
ELECTIONS DIVISION
SUITE 802, WEST TOWER
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
(404) 656-2871
www.sos.ga.govFAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Qualifications: A candidate must be 21 years old or older, a citizen of Georgia, a resident
of Fayette County for at least 12 months and reside within the district for which they are
running, not a Fayette County School System employee or Georgia Department of
Education employee, not the holder of another county office, and not disqualified by the
constitution or laws of the state from holding public office.
Board of Education information, including its Code of Ethics, is located at the following
website: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_ePolicy/SB_PolicyOverview.aspx?S=4067
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-51BOARD OF EDUCATION- DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF EDUCATION- DISTRICT 3
BOARD OF EDUCATION- DISTRICT 5 (AT LARGE- COUNTYWIDE)
THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES
MUST SUBMIT A
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST
ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Local_Board_of_Education_Affidavit.pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
MUST QUALIFY THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
QUALIFYING FEES:
BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICTS 1, 3 AND 5 $306.00FAYETTE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR
COURT
Qualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years prior to qualifying for
election to office. Must be a registered voter and must have attained the age of 25 years prior to the date
of qualifying for election to office. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a citizen of the state and must not have been convicted of a
felony or any offense involving moral turpitude. Must file, in addition to the notice of candidacy, an
affidavit with the officer before whom he or she qualifies to seek the office of Clerk of Superior Court, prior
to or at the time of qualifying, affirming that he or she meets the required qualifications for such office.
The term of office is four (4) years and this office is elected by the qualified voters of the county. Bond
requirements are associated with this office.
Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, § 1, ¶3; O.C.G.A. §§ 42-2-1, 15-6-50 and 15-6-59(a)THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT MUST SUBMIT A
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST
ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Clerk_of_Superior_Court_Affidavit.pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT MUST QUALIFY THROUGH
THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT QUALIFYING FEE: $2,173.02FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS QUALIFICATIONS: Any person to be eligible to serve as a member of the board must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age on the date of the election; must have resided in Fayette County at least two years immediately preceding the date of the election; must be a resident of the road district from which he offers for election; and must be qualified and registered to vote for members of the General Assembly.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS- DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS- DISTRICT 2
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS- DISTRICT 5
(AT LARGE- COUNTYWIDE)THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MUST SUBMIT A
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICES
MUST QUALIFY THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
QUALIFYING FEES:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICTS 1, 2 AND 5 $625.01FAYETTE COUNTY CORONER
Qualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years prior to qualifying for election
to the office and must remain a resident of the county during his or her term of office. Must be a registered
voter, and have attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of the general primary in the year he or she
qualified for election to the office. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a citizen of this state and must not have been convicted of
a felony or any offence involving moral turpitude. Each candidate must have successfully completed the
next scheduled class, no longer than 180 days after such person’s election or appointment, of a basic training
course provided by the Georgia Police Academy. (Note: Coroners in Georgia should take 32 hours of training
approved by the Georgia Coroner’s Training Council every year Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 45-16-6.
Op. Atty. Gen. 90-41.) Must file, in addition to the notice of candidacy, an affidavit with the officer before
whom he or she qualifies to seek the office of coroner, prior to or at the time of qualifying, affirming that
he or she meets the required qualifications for such office. Any person holding office as the mayor of a
municipality with a population of 5,000 or less is authorized to simultaneously serve as coroner; and any
person holding the office of coroner is authorized to simultaneously serve as mayor of a municipality
with a population of 5,000 or less. A person may not be employed simultaneously with the Georgia
Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences and as a county deputy coroner.
Term of office is four years. Bond requirements are associated with this office.
Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, § 1, ¶ 3 (a); O.C.G.A. §§ 45-16-1; 45-2-1; and 45-16-1(a)THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF CORONER MUST SUBMIT A
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF CORONER
ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR CORONER
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Coroner_Affidavit.pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF
CORONER MUST QUALIFY THROUGH
THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
FAYETTE COUNTY CORONER QUALIFYING FEE: $244.50JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT
Qualifications: Must be a citizen of the United States. Must have been a resident of the county for at
least two years prior to qualifying for election to the office and must continue residing there. Must be a
registered voter. Must have attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of qualifying for election to
the office. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must not have been
convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude. Must file, in addition to notice of candidacy,
an affidavit with the officer before whom he or she qualifies to seek the office of judge of the probate
court, prior to or at the time of qualifying, affirming that he or she meets all the required qualifications
for such office. The General Assembly may provide by law for additional qualifications, including, but
not limited to, minimum residency requirements. Additional qualifications in counties with a population
over 90,000 according to the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census includes
the following: a) Must not engage in the private practice of law, b) Must have attained the age of 30 at
the time of election, c) Must have been admitted to practice law for seven years preceding election.
The term of office is four years and until the successor is elected and qualified. Bond requirements are
associated with this office.
Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 6, § 7, ¶ 2; Art. 9, § 1, ¶ 3; Art 6, § 7, ¶ 1; Art. 9 § 1, ¶ 3 and O.C.G.A. §§ 15-9-1; 15-9-2; 15-9-4 and 21-2-9THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT MUST SUBMIT A
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT
ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Judge_of_Probate_Court_Affidavit.pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT MUST QUALIFY THROUGH
THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT QUALIFYING FEE: $2,173.02MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Qualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for one year next preceding the beginning
of the term of office and must continue residing there. Must be a qualified voter. Must be a citizen of
the state and at least 25 years of age by the date his or her term of office begins. Must possess a high
school diploma or its equivalent. The General Assembly may provide by law for additional
qualifications, including, but not limited to, minimum residency requirements. Certain magistrates are
excepted from these qualifications (O.C.G.A. § 15-10-120). The Chief Magistrate Judge is appointed by
the Chief Judge of the Fayette County Superior Court, and thus is not an elected position. No person
shall be judge of the magistrate court unless, at the time of his or her election, he or she has attained
the age of 25 years, has been a citizen of the state for three years, has practiced law for seven years,
and has been duly reinstated to the practice of law in the event of his or her disbarment therefrom,
or has served as a judge of the Magistrate Court of Fayette County in good standing for seven or more
years.
Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 6, § 7, ¶ 2; Art. 9, § 1, ¶ 3; Art 6, § 7, ¶ 1; Art. 9 § 1, ¶ 3 and O.C.G.A. §§ 15-9-1; 15-9-2; 15-9-4 and 21-2-9THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF MAGISTRATE COURT MUST SUBMIT A
NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Notice_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF
MAGISTRATE JUDGE MUST QUALIFY AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE
140 STONEWALL AVENUE WEST, SUITE 208
FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214
MAGISTRATE JUDGE QUALIFYING FEE: $530.31FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF Qualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years immediately preceding the date of qualifying for election to the office. Must be a registered voter and have attained the age of at least 25 at the time of qualifying as a candidate. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must not have been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, or any other state, or the United States, provided, however, that a plea of nolo contendere to a felony offense or any offence involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state hall have the same effect as a plea of guilty, thereby disqualifying such a person from holding the office of sheriff. Must be fingerprinted and have search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record, which fingerprints are to be taken under the discretion of the judge of the probate court, and must be taken on or before, but no later than, the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualification period. Must give a complete written history of his or her places of residence for a period of six years immediately preceding the qualification date, giving house number or RFD number, street, city, county, and state as well as a complete written history of his or her places of employment for a
FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF
Qualifications (cont.): period of six years immediately preceding the qualification date, giving period of
time employed, and name and address of employer. Each candidate for the office of sheriff must be a
registered peace officer or a certified peace officer. Any person who is not a registered or certified peace
officer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorily
the requirements for certification within six months after such person takes office. Each candidate for the
office of sheriff must, within 60 days prior to or at the time he or she qualifies: a) File with the officer
before whom he or she has qualified to seek the office of sheriff a certified copy of his or her birth
certificate and a certified copy of his or her high school diploma or certified proof of its recognized
equivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training
Council; and b) Swear or affirm before the officer before whom such person has qualified to seek the
office of sheriff that he or she has met, meets, or will meet no later than the close of qualifying, all of the
required qualifications. The term of office is four (4) years and this office is elected by the qualified
voters of the county. Bond requirements are associated with this office. Certain exceptions, not provided
in this information, may apply.
Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, § 1, ¶3; O.C.G.A. §§ 15-16-1(b-c); 21-2-9 and 21-2-2(15)THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF MUST SUBMIT A
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF
ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR SHERIFF
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/uploads/AFFIDAVIT_FOR_SHERIFF.pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF
SHERIFF MUST QUALIFY THROUGH
THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF QUALIFYING FEE: $2,424.59SOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURT
Qualifications: Must be at least 25 years of age. Must have been admitted and licensed to practice law
in the state of Georgia for at least three years. Must upon taking office, permanently reside within the
judicial circuit containing the geographic area in which such person shall serve. Term of office is four
years. Elected by the voters of the entire county, provided, however, that the method of selection of
solicitor-general of a multicounty state court shall be as provided by the local act creating the
multicounty court. The term of office is four years. Bond requirements are associated with this office.
O.C.G.A. §§ 15-18-60; 15-18-62; 21-2-9; 21-2-132 and 21-2-153THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURT
MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF
SOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURT MUST QUALIFY THROUGH
THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
SOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURT QUALIFYING FEE: $3,712.62FAYETTE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER
Qualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years prior to qualifying for
election to the office and must continue residing there. Must be a registered voter and must have
attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of qualifying for election to the office. Must have
obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must be both a citizen of the United States
and of the state. Must file, in additional to the notice of candidacy, an affidavit with the officer before
whom he or she qualifies to see the office of tax commissioner, prior to or at the time of qualifying,
affirming that he or she meets the required qualifications for such office. Term of office
Is four years. Bond requirements are associated with this office.
Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, §1, ¶ 3; O.C.G.A. §§ 48-5-210, 21-2-9, 21-2-2(15), 21-2-131, 21-2-132, and 21-2-153.THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF TAX COMMISSIONER
MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT
http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Declaration_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE TAX COMMISSIONER ALSO SUBMIT
AN AFFIDAVIT FOR TAX RECEIVERS, TAX COLLECTORS, AND TAX COMMISSIONERS
https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Tax_Commissioner_Affidavit.pdfTHOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF
TAX COMMISSIONER MUST QUALIFY THROUGH
THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY
Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org
Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org
TAX COMMISSIONER QUALIFYING FEE: $2,173.02OTHER DOCUMENTS AND FILINGS FOR THE
GEORGIA GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND CAMPAIGN
FINANCE COMMISSION
Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions:
• Must be filed PRIOR to accepting contributions.
• A candidate’s personal funds expended for their campaign, except for payment of a
qualifying fee, are considered campaign contributions.
• A new form must be filed if there is a break in office or if accepting contributions
for a different office.
• County and municipal candidates file this form with their local filing officer. All
other candidates file with the Georgia Government Transparency &
Campaign Commission.
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_FormDOI.pdfRegistration Form for a Campaign Committee:
• This form registers a candidate’s campaign committee.
• A committee is required only if a candidate designates someone to file reports, accept money,
or expend money on behalf of the campaign.
• A Chairperson and Treasurer are required for a committee; however, they can be the same
person and can be the candidate. If either position is vacant, the committee cannot
accept contributions.
• The committee registration will remain in effect until the registration is cancelled by the
committee or the candidate.
• Filed with the Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission.
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_FormRC.pdfChoosing the Option of Separate Accounting:
• Permits candidates to accept contributions for multiple elections within an election
cycle. Thus, a candidate may accept contributions for the general election
cycle even if the primary election has not occurred.
• A candidate must designate what election the contribution is accepted for on the
applicable Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report (CCDR).
• Contributions received for a future election cannot be expended until the current
election has occurred.
• If a candidate does not qualify or participate in a future election in an election
cycle, the contributions received for the future election must be returned
to contributors pro-rata.
• Filed with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance
Commission.
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_FormCOOSA.pdfCampaign Contribution Disclosure Report:
• A CCDR is a report filed by a candidate or campaign committee that discloses all
contributions received and expenditures made during a reporting period.
• Six reports are due in an election year and two reports are due in a nonelection
year. The filing schedule is located at O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34(c).
• $125.00 late fee is assessed when a report is filed late. However, there is a
seven-day grace period.
• Local candidates may be exempt from filing CCDRs if they file an Affidavit of
Exemption and meet certain criteria.
• Candidates for any state or state-wide office must file electronically with the
Commission and candidates for county and municipal offices file with their
local filing officer.
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014_CCDRv5_writable.pdfFinal Report and Termination Statement:
• A Final Report and Termination Statement is submitted with the campaign’s final
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report.
• The Statement must identify the termination date as well as the person responsible
for maintaining campaign records as required by the Act.
• To qualify to file a Final Report and Termination Statement, the filer must have a
zero net balance, zero debt, and not be seeking or holding the office.
• Candidates for any state or state-wide office must file electronically with the
Commission and candidates for county and municipal offices file with their
local filing officer.
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2014_FRTS-Final-Report-and-Termination-Statement_writable.pdfPersonal Financial Disclosure Statement:
• A Personal Financial Disclosure Statement is filed by a candidate or public official
in which the filer discloses information about financial activity for the
preceding calendar year.
• A statement must be filed each year, even if information does not change.
• If running for a state-wide position additional information is required to be
reported.
• No grace period and a $125.00 late fee is assessed when a statement is filed after
the due date.
• Candidates for any state or state-wide office must file electronically with the
Commission and candidates for county and municipal offices file with their
local filing officer.
• Those holding the office of Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission
District Supervisor need only file the Personal Financial Disclosure
Statement per the filing schedule, and they file directly with the State.
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014-PFD-Personal-Financial-Disclosure-
Statement_writable.pdfTwo Day Business Report:
• A Two Day Business Report is a report used to report individual contributions
(including loans) of $1,000.00 or more, received between the date of the
last Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report (CCDR) due prior to the date
the election for which the candidate has qualified and the date of such
election.
• These contributions must be reported within two business days of receipt.
• This contribution must also be reported on the next scheduled CCDR.
• Candidates for any state or state-wide office must file electronically with the
Commission and candidates for county and municipal offices filed with their
local filing officer.
• No grace period and a $125.00 late fee is assessed when a statement is filed after
the due date.
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014_TBD-Two-Business-Days-Report-of-Contributions-Received_writable.pdfElectronic Filing Access Code Application:
• Used for identification purposes for local and state candidates.
• Filed with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance
Commission.
Filing Schedule:
• The State’s Filing Schedule, which provides guidance on when documents must
be filed, can be located at the following website:
http://ethics.ga.gov/file-schedule/
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL GEORGIA GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY &
CAMPAIGN FINANCE COMMISSION FORMS, STATEMENTS, and REPORTS
CAN BE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
http://ethics.ga.gov/formsreportspublications/
http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_CFC-PIN-APP.pdfQUESTIONS? Fayette County Board of Elections 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 208 Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 Phone: (770) 305-5408 Email: fjones@fayettecountyga.gov Website: http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/elections/index.htm Facebook: Fayette County Elections and Voter Registration Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission 200 Piedmont Avenue, SE Suite 1416- West Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Phone: (404) 463-1980 Website: www.ethics.ga.gov
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