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Stephens County keeps absentee ballot drop box at Historic Courthouse, limited to early voting hours, for 2026 primary and runoff

Voters returning absentee ballots by drop box for the county's 2026 elections can only use the box inside the Historic Courthouse while early voting is underway, per state law SB 202.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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For the May 19, 2026 General Primary Election, the Stephens County Board of Elections and Registration set an absentee ballot drop box inside the Historic Courthouse, available only during early voting hours under SB 202, closing May 15 at 5:00 PM. Absentee ballot applications for that election were accepted through May 8.

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The board arranged the same setup for the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election: a drop box inside the Historic Courthouse available only during early voting hours per SB 202, with advance voting held at the Historic Courthouse. Absentee ballot applications for the runoff were accepted through June 5.

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Absentee ballot drop box availability for June 16, 2026 runoff election

A Drop Box will be available for absentee ballots inside the Historic Courthouse ONLY during early voting hours per SB 202

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AgendaClick to view the noticeA Drop Box will be available for absentee ballots inside the Historic Courthouse ONLY during early voting hours per SB 202
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Absentee ballot application deadline for June 16, 2026 runoff election

Absentee Ballot Applications may be submitted for the June 16th, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election until Friday June 5th, 2026

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AgendaClick to view the noticeAbsentee Ballot Applications may be submitted for the June 16th, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election until Friday June 5th, 2026
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Advance voting schedule for June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election

Advanced voting for the June 16th, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election, will be held at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse

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AgendaClick to view the noticeAdvanced voting for the June 16th, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election, will be held at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse
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Absentee ballot drop box location and hours at Historic Courthouse

A Drop Box will be available for absentee ballots inside the Historic Courthouse ONLY during early voting hours per SB 202, and will close on May 15th at 5:00 PM

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AgendaClick to view the noticeA Drop Box will be available for absentee ballots inside the Historic Courthouse ONLY during early voting hours per SB 202, and will close on May 15th at 5:00 PM
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Deadline for absentee ballot applications for the General Primary Election

Absentee Ballot Applications may be submitted for the May 19th, 2026 General Primary Election until Friday May 8th, 2026.

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AgendaClick to view the noticeAbsentee Ballot Applications may be submitted for the May 19th, 2026 General Primary Election until Friday May 8th, 2026.

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