Rockdale begins issuing absentee ballots for June 9 elections

Rockdale Supervisor of Elections Cynthia Willingham said her office began mailing  absentee ballots April 21 for the June  9 elections.

State officials announced on April 9 that Georgia’s May 19 elections were pushed to June 9 due to health risks concerning COVID-19. Officials said many poll workers across the state had quitand elections officials needed more time to assess and prepare for in-person voting.

Willingham said her office is encouraging voters to mail in ballots. She said voters who have already requested an absentee ballot do not need to make another request because of the new election date. The ballot will be issued.

“We are still accepting and processing absentee by mail ballot requests for the June 9 election,” Willingham said.

The last day that absentee ballots will be mailed to voters is June 5, Willingham said. All mail-in ballots must be received at the Rockdale Board of Elections Office by June 9, Election Day.

Rockdale has issued 9,610 absentee ballots so far, Willingham said. The county has 62,356 active voters.

Key Dates

May 11: Last day to register to vote

May 18-June 5: In-person early voting at  1400 Parker Road,Conyers.

May 30: Saturday in-person voting, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parker Road

June 9: Election Day

Aug. 11: Runoff elections, if needed

Early ballots Issued as follows:

To confirm your voter registration and where to vote visit:

• Secretary of State My Voter Page: www.mvp.sos.ga.gov
• Download the Georgia Votes App: GA Votes
• Contact the Rockdale Board of Elections Office:

1261 Commercial Drive, SW, Suite B, Phone: (770) 278-7333

Website: www.rockdalecountyga.gov