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Stephens County sets absentee ballot drop box and application deadline for November election

Voters who want to cast an absentee ballot by mail or drop box for the November 3rd general election have set deadlines and a single drop box location to use.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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September 10, 2026: Deadline to submit absentee ballot applications

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Absentee ballot applications are due October 23rd, 2026, and the Historic Courthouse drop box closes October 30th at 5:00 PM ahead of the November 3rd, 2026 General Election.

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Where it stands

Absentee ballot applications for the election may be submitted through Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

The story

The Stephens County Board of Elections and Registration has announced arrangements for absentee voting in the November 3rd, 2026 General Election.

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A drop box for absentee ballots will be available inside the Historic Courthouse, but only during early voting hours, per SB 202. The drop box will close on October 30th at 5:00 PM.

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Absentee ballot applications for the election may be submitted through Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

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Absentee ballot drop box 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 October 30th 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 October 30th at 5:00 PM.
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Deadline to submit absentee ballot applications

Absentee Ballot Applications may be submitted for the November 3rd, 2026 General Election until Friday October 23rd, 2026.

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AgendaClick to view the noticeAbsentee Ballot Applications may be submitted for the November 3rd, 2026 General Election until Friday October 23rd, 2026.

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