Perry, Georgia Public Records

Georgia residents can register online at https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov, though they must do so at least 28 days before any election—meaning the registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 general election would be October 6, 2026. Online registration requires a Georgia driver's license or ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number, and date of birth. Perry conducts municipal elections for Mayor and City Council, with the Mayor serving four-year terms and Council members serving staggered four-year terms. The city's next municipal elections are scheduled for November 2025, with candidate qualifying typically held in August. Candidate details, sample ballots, and information about local ballot measures can be found at https://www.perry-ga.gov or through the Houston County Elections Office. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov, where entering a name and date of birth or county and registration number reveals precinct assignment, polling location address, and a sample ballot. Under Georgia law (§ 21-2-225), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though commercial use is prohibited. Campaign finance reports are accessible through the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission at https://ethics.ga.gov for state and local races, and through the Federal Election Commission at https://www.fec.gov for federal contests. The Houston County Elections Office publishes precinct-level election results after certification, typically posting them to the Houston County website within days of each election. During the November 2024 presidential election, Houston County saw approximately 67% turnout among registered voters, with over 100,000 ballots cast countywide; the four Perry precincts (Perry 1, Perry 2, Perry 3, and Perry 4) collectively contributed roughly 8,000-9,000 votes. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several major races for local voters. Georgia does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, as both Senators Ossoff and Warnock were elected during the 2020-2021 cycles, but voters will decide the Governor's race, as incumbent Brian Kemp's second term expires (assuming he seeks re-election or another candidate emerges). Perry voters will also elect their State Senator representing District 18 and State Representative for District 144, along with constitutional officers including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Agriculture Commissioner. At the Houston County level, voters will decide various county commission seats, Sheriff (four-year term), Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, and potentially Board of Education positions. Absentee ballots can be requested online at https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov, with applications due by the Friday before Election Day (October 31, 2026 for the November 3 election). Completed absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day if returned by mail, or they can be placed in the secure drop box at the Houston County Elections Office. Early voting for the November 2026 election will likely begin in mid-October at multiple locations throughout Houston County, including the main Elections Office and potentially satellite locations in Perry; specific dates and sites are typically announced 60 days before the election.