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Board of Elections & Registration
MISSION STATEMENT
The Newton County Board of Elections serves as the Superintendent of Elections for Newton County and is responsible for seeing that all voter registration and the conduct of elections comply with the laws, rules and regulations set forth in the Georgia Election Code and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the State Election Board.
It is our mission to conduct voter registration and voting in Newton County in an efficient and trustworthy manner.
Absentee Ballot Status
Voters may visit the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page to check the status of an absentee ballot including the request. Click My Voter Page to visit the site.
New Election Equipment
Visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s Secure the Vote Opens in New Window website for information on the state’s new voting equipment. This site contains a "How to Vote" video and printable information.
Click here New Election Equipment to view additional information regarding the new voting equipment for the State of Georgia.
Voter Absentee Files
Click here to view voter absentee files for current and past elections.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NEWTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION
Topic: Board of Elections Regular Monthly Meeting
Time: June 11 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location : TBD
**Please view "Ways to Vote" to find information concerning Early Voting Locations and schedules.
( quick links on the left side of page)
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Notice to Voters in Newton County, Georgia
Of Intent to Tabulate Absentee Ballots
Prior to the Closing of the Polls
For the May 24, 2022
General Primary Election
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-386(a)(3)(4), you are hereby notified that it is the intent of the Newton County Board of Elections to begin tabulating the paper absentee ballots cast during the May 24, 2022 General Primary Election at 5:30 PM on May 24,2022 at the Board of Elections Office located at 1113 Usher Street, Suite 103, Covington, Georgia. The process for tabulating absentee ballots on the day of a primary, election, or runoff before the closing of the polls shall be a confidential process to maintain the secrecy of all ballots and to protect the disclosure of any balloting information before 7:00 P.M. on Election Day.
For additional information you may contact the Board of Elections Office at (770) 784-2055.
NEWTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
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Absentee Ballot Updates - Newton County
04-25-2022 AB Report 04-26-2022 AB Report 04-27-2022 AB Report
05-02-2022 AB Report 05-03-2022 AB Report 05-04-2022 AB Report
05-05-2022 AB Report 05-06-2022 AB Report 05-07-2022 AB Report
05-09-2022 AB Report 05-10-2022 AB Report 05-11-2022 AB Report
05-12-2022 AB Report 05-13-2022 AB Report 05-14-2022 AB Report
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Board of Elections & Registration
Physical Address
1113 Usher Street
Suite 103
Covington, GA 30014
Phone: 770-784-2055
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Absentee ballot applications being accepted
Voters wishing to cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming General Election primary may apply for one through May 13, 2022. Read more ... -
Newton County Board of Equalization Application
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