Elections and Registration

Elections are not only crucial to our community, but serve as the cornerstone of government and pave roads for the future. The Polk County Board of Elections Office is committed to ensuring fair, transparent, and accessible elections for all voters in our community. Our team works diligently to maintain the integrity of the election process. Through their dedication, they uphold the right of every citizen to have their voice heard and vote counted. 


SPECIAL ELECTION: MARCH 10TH, 2026

In compliance with OCGA 21-2-385(d)(3), Polk County Elections Department publishes the following schedule for advance voting for the March 10th 2026 Special Election:

Cedartown Early Voting Location:

Goodyear Civic Center | 108 Prior Street, Cedartown GA, 30125
February 16th - March 6th, Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Rockmart Early Voting Location:

Rockmart Community Center | 604 Goodyear Avenue, Rockmart GA, 30153
February 16th - March 6th, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Notice: Intent to Tabulate Early

Public Notice: Logic and Accuracy Testing


March 10th Special Election Early Voting Totals:

Totals as of 9:00 AM 02/09/26

Absentee:
Applications: 41
Rejected: 0
Issued: 31
Returned: 0
Provisional: 0

Cedartown Early Voting:
Cast: NA
Provisional: NA
Spoiled: NA

Rockmart Early Voting:
Cast: NA
Provisional: NA
Spoiled: NA


NOVEMBER 4TH MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION RESULT

Statement of Votes Cast
Election Summary Report: Official and Complete


BOARD OF ELECTIONS: MEETING UPDATE 12/3/2025


The Polk County Board of Elections and Registration meeting to be held on December 10th at 10:00 AM has been rescheduled to December 3rd at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the same location, the Polk County Commission Meeting Room, located at 73 Clines Ingram Jackson Road, Cedartown, Georgia 31025.


VOTER REGISTRATION

Ensure your voice is heard in Polk County. Click the button below to access the voter registration portal and take the first step towards participating in our democratic process. Your vote matters!

If you are unsure of your registration status, want to register for the first time, or you would like to print your Voter Registration Card, click the "Register Now" button below:

Register Now


BECOME A POLL WORKER

Join us in ensuring a fair and efficient election process by becoming a poll worker. Your participation is vital to the democratic process, and Election Day Poll Workers are the most important part of any Election Day!

Poll Workers ensure your voting experience is seamless and satisfactory by helping run all Election Day operations at their assigned location and delivering Election Results to the office on Election Night. 

Want to learn more? Check out our "Poll Worker Info and Application" documents below for more information. 


CANDIDATE QUALIFYING AND FILING

Polk County residents who are interested in running for office must first qualify to be placed on the ballot. ALL Polk County Elected Officials and Potential Candidates must file all required paperwork with the Polk County Board of Elections and The Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. 

Information on the qualifying process and corresponding documents can be found in the Document Center below. 

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Document Center

The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.

Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
Documents sorted by DATE in Ascending Order within category
  • November 2025 L&A Public Notice
    document date 11-25-2025
  • Notice of Election Cancelation
    document date 11-25-2025
  • Call for Election - City of Cedartown
    document date 11-25-2025
  • Call for Election - School Board
    document date 11-25-2025
  • Call for Aragon Special Municipal Election
    document date 03-06-2025
  • Qualifying Notice for Aragon Special Municipal Election
    document date 03-06-2025
  • Call for Cedartown Municipal Referendum Special Election
    document date 03-06-2025
  • Call for School Board Election
    document date 03-06-2025
  • Rules and Responsibilities
    document date 04-03-2025
  • Poll Worker Application
    document date 04-03-2025
  • Volunteer Application
    document date 04-03-2025
  • Early Voting Precincts
    document date 02-25-2025
  • Voting Precincts
    document date 02-25-2025
  • Commission Districts
    document date 04-03-2025
  • Polk County Voting Precincts
    document date 04-03-2025
  • School Board
    document date 04-03-2025
  • Candidate Qualifying Fees
    document date 02-27-2025
  • Candidate Qualifying
    document date 02-27-2025
  • Filing Schedule
    document date 02-27-2025
  • Forms
    document date 02-27-2025
  • Additional Filing Info
    document date 02-27-2025
  • Schedule of Fees
    document date 02-27-2025
  • Request Forms
    document date 02-27-2025
  • Incumbent Qualifying Packet
    document date 04-03-2025
  • New Candidate Qualifying Packet
    document date 04-03-2025
  • Summary Report
    document date 04-03-2025
    Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups Offiicial and Complete
  • Statement of Votes Cast
    document date 04-03-2025
    SOVC for: All Contests, All Districts, All Counting Groups Official and Complete
  • Election Summary Report
    document date 02-27-2025
    November 5th General Election
  • Statement of Votes Cast
    document date 04-03-2025
    SOVC for: All Contests, All Districts, All Counting Groups Official and Complete
  • Election Summary Report
    document date 04-03-2025
    Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups May 21 General Primary/ Nonpartisan General Election Official and Complete
  • Election Summary Report
    document date 04-03-2025
    Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups Unofficial and Incomplete
  • Statement of Votes Cast
    document date 07-16-2025
  • Election Summary Report
    document date 07-16-2025
    Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups Unofficial and Incomplete
  • Statement of Votes Cast
    document date 08-01-2025
  • Election Summary Report
    document date 08-01-2025
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