Locust Grove, Georgia Public Records

State law requires voters to provide a Georgia driver's license number or Georgia ID card number when registering; if the applicant has neither, the last four digits of their Social Security number may be used. New registrants may need to provide proof of citizenship and residency. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. Municipal elections are nonpartisan and may include runoffs if no candidate receives a majority. Voters also participate in Henry County elections for Board of Commissioners, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, Probate Judge, and other constitutional officers, typically held in even-numbered years during the May primary and November general election cycles. Residents can find their assigned polling place by using the "My Voter Page" tool at the Georgia Secretary of State website (www.mvp.sos.ga.gov) by entering their name and date of birth or county and registration number. Early voting is available at designated locations in Henry County, typically beginning three weeks before Election Day. Georgia maintains extensive public election records accessible to citizens. Voter registration lists are public records available through the Henry County elections office or the Secretary of State, though certain personal information like birth dates and Social Security numbers are redacted. Campaign finance disclosure reports for state and local candidates are searchable through the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission at https://ethics.ga.gov. Candidate qualifying information, including who has filed to run for each office, is published by the elections office prior to each election. Precinct-level election results are posted on the Henry County Elections website and the Georgia Secretary of State website after each election, providing detailed vote tallies by race and location The county has trended as a competitive area in statewide elections, with diverse demographics producing close margins in recent presidential and gubernatorial contests. Georgia's All 14 Georgia congressional districts, including the district covering the city (currently District 3), will be contested. State constitutional officers, including Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and other statewide positions, are elected in midterm years. Henry County offices such as Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, and Board of Commissioners positions may also be decided depending on term cycles. The city may have a special election or referendum if local issues arise requiring voter approval. Georgia voters can request absentee ballots for any reason under current state law. Applications must be submitted to the Henry County Board of Elections and can be requested online through the Georgia Secretary of State website, by mail, or in person. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Friday before Election Day (11 days prior), and completed ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Voters can track their absentee ballot status online through the "My Voter Page" portal. Georgia requires absentee voters to provide identification, typically a Georgia driver's license number, state ID number, or copy of acceptable photo ID. Ballot drop boxes may be available at designated secure locations during early voting periods, subject to current state regulations.