Carrollton, Georgia Public Records

Georgia residents can register to vote online through the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov, where they can complete new registrations, update existing information, or verify their status. Applications must be submitted at least 29 days before an election to participate in that contest. Online registration requires a Georgia driver's license or ID card number; those without either can register by mail or in person. Municipal elections in the city determine the mayor and city council. The mayor serves a four-year term, and six council members representing six districts also hold four-year staggered terms. The most recent municipal elections took place in November 2023, with the next round scheduled for November 2027. Candidates file qualifying paperwork with the Carrollton City Clerk, and campaign disclosure reports are available for public review. Residents can locate their assigned polling place for any election through the My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov by entering their name and date of birth or county and address. The site displays polling locations, sample ballots, and upcoming election dates. The county operates multiple polling sites, with several inside city limits including locations at the Cultural Arts Center and other public facilities. Early voting runs for 17 days before each election, including two Saturdays, at the Carroll County Elections Office and other designated sites. This allows voters to cast ballots in person well ahead of Election Day. In the November 2024 presidential election, Carroll County recorded approximately 62% voter turnout with roughly 39,000 ballots cast from about 63,000 registered voters. Republican candidates carried the county by significant margins, consistent with the region's conservative voting patterns. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring several important races to local voters. Georgia's U.S. Senate seats are not on the ballot in 2026, as both were contested in 2020 and 2022. However, voters will elect all members of the Georgia General Assembly, including their State Senator (District 28 or 30, depending on post-redistricting boundaries) and State Representative (District 137 covering the city). County constitutional officers including Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, Probate Judge, and members of the Board of Commissioners will also appear on the ballot, as these positions run on four-year cycles. Importantly, Georgia voters will elect a Governor in 2026 as Governor Brian Kemp's current term expires in January 2027. Additionally, all U.S. House seats including Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses Carroll County, will be contested. Absentee ballots can be requested online through the My Voter Page, by mailing a completed application to the Carroll County elections office, or by applying in person. Applications for a particular election must arrive by the Friday before Election Day, and completed absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day—postmarks don't count. Georgia law permits any registered voter to vote absentee by mail without providing an excuse. Election records available to the public in Georgia include voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes), campaign finance disclosures filed by candidates and committees (searchable at the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission website, www.ethics.ga.gov), candidate qualifying information, and certified results by precinct. The county board of elections posts unofficial results on election night and certifies official results within days, with detailed precinct-level breakdowns available for public inspection.