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Georgia Sets May 19 Special Election for State Senate District 7

All candidates will appear on one ballot due to the special-election format.

Overview

  • Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger set the contest for May 19 in Gwinnett County, with a June 16 runoff if no candidate tops 50 percent.
  • The race falls on the same day as Georgia’s General Primary, so the usual party primaries do not take place.
  • The seat became vacant after Sen. Nabilah Parkes resigned on March 16 to run for lieutenant governor.
  • Candidate qualifying runs March 26, 27 and 30 at the state Elections Division in Atlanta, with a $400 fee.
  • Voters must register by April 20, and advance in-person absentee voting begins April 27, with district and status checks available on the state’s My Voter Page.