2026 Qualifying Notice
The Oconee County Democratic Party of Georgia has requested that the Oconee County Election Superintendent serve as its qualifying agent during the upcoming qualifying period for the May 19, 2026, General Primary. Qualifying fees may be paid by exact cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to Oconee County Board of Elections.
The Oconee County Republican Party will serve as their own qualifying agent during the upcoming qualifying period for the May 19, 2026, General Primary. Qualifying fees will be collected and made payable to the Oconee County Republican party at the time of qualifying. Qualifying will be held in the North High Shoals Conference room located on the second floor of the Oconee County Administrative Building located at 7635 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Please contact Kathy Hurley with any questions at oconeegopchair@gmail.com.
The Oconee County Election Superintendent will serve as qualifying agent for independent candidates during the upcoming qualifying period for the May 19, 2026, General Primary. Qualifying fees may be paid by exact cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to Oconee County Board of Elections.
Qualifying will be held in the Board of Elections and Registration Office at 7635 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, GA. Qualifying is Monday, March 2nd through Thursday, March 5th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Friday, March 6th from 9:00 am until 12:00 Noon. The General Primary will be held on May 19, 2026 and the General/Special Election will be held on November 3, 2026.
2026 QUALIFYING FEES FOR OCONEE COUNTY OFFICES: | |
Board of Commissioners, Post 2, 3 | $755.36 |
Board of Education, Post 2,3 | $54.00 |
The Oconee County Election Superintendent will serve as qualifying agent for the City of Watkinsville during the upcoming qualifying period for the November 3, 2026, General/Special Election. Qualifying fees may be paid by exact cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to Oconee County Board of Elections.
2026 QUALIFYING FEES FOR CITY OF WATKINSVILLE: | |
City Council, Post 3, 4, 5 | $72.00 |
(O.C.G.A. 21-2-9) Qualifying will be held in the Board of Elections and Registration Office at 7635 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, GA. Qualifying is Monday, March 2nd through Thursday, March 5th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Friday, March 6th from 9:00 am until 12:00 Noon. The General/Special Election will be held on November 3, 2026.
For more information on the qualifying process in Oconee County, please contact the elections office at (706) 769-3958 or visit our website at www.oconeecounty.com/elections