Georgia elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Georgia elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
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| Georgia's 3rd Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 4th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 5th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 6th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 7th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 9th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 10th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 11th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 12th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 13th Congressional District |
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| Georgia's 14th Congressional District |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Georgia 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Georgia Amendment 3, Forest Land Conservation and Timberland Properties Amendment (2018)
- Georgia Amendment 4, Marsy's Law Crime Victim Rights Amendment (2018)
- Georgia Referendum A, Homestead Municipal Property Tax Exemption Measure (2018)
- Georgia Amendment 2, Establish a State Business Court Amendment (2018)
- Georgia Referendum B, Include Business-Financed Properties in Existing Non-Profit Mentally Disabled Housing Tax Exemption Measure (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
- Governor
- Lieutenant governor
- Attorney general
- Secretary of state
- Agriculture commissioner
- Insurance commissioner
- Labor commissioner
- Superintendent of public instruction
- Public service commissioner
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- DeKalb County, Georgia - County commissioner and local judgeships
- Fulton County, Georgia - County commissioner and local judgeships
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Georgia elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Georgia, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Georgia, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Georgia elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Georgia's 6th Congressional District election (July 24, 2018 Democratic primary runoff)
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election (July 24, 2018 Democratic primary runoff)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Georgia in 2018.
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2018
- Georgia's 6th Congressional District election, 2018
State elections
Primary elections
- Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018 (May 22 Republican primary)
- Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018 (May 22 Democratic primary)
- Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018 (July 24 Republican primary runoff)
- Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (July 24 Republican primary runoff)
General elections
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Georgia in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Georgia are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 22, 2018: Primary election
July 24, 2018: Primary runoff election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[1][2]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 9, 2018:
Georgia State Senate District 17 (General)
Georgia House of Representatives District 111 (General)
February 6, 2018:
Georgia State Senate District 17 (Runoff)
Georgia House of Representatives District 111 (Runoff)
February 13, 2018:
Georgia House of Representatives District 175 (General)
May 22, 2018:
DeKalb County, Georgia (Primary)
Fulton County, Georgia (Primary)
DeKalb County School District (General)
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (General)
Fulton County Schools (General)
Henry County Schools (General)
Muscogee County School District (General)
Forsyth County Schools (Primary)
Cherokee County School District (Primary)
Clayton County Public Schools (Primary)
Cobb County School District (Primary)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (Primary)
July 24, 2018:
DeKalb County School District (Runoff)
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Runoff)
Fulton County Schools (Runoff)
Henry County Schools (Runoff)
Muscogee County School District (Runoff)
Forsyth County Schools (Primary runoff)
Cherokee County School District (Primary runoff)
Clayton County Public Schools (Primary runoff)
Cobb County School District (Primary runoff)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (Primary runoff)
Forsyth County Schools (Primary runoff)
Cherokee County School District (Primary runoff)
Clayton County Public Schools (Primary runoff)
Cobb County School District (Primary runoff)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (Primary runoff)
November 6, 2018:
DeKalb County, Georgia (General)
Fulton County, Georgia (General)
Forsyth County Schools (General)
Cherokee County School District (General)
Clayton County Public Schools (General)
Cobb County School District (General)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (General)
December 4, 2018:
Georgia House of Representatives District 28 (General)
Forsyth County Schools (Runoff)
Cherokee County School District (Runoff)
Clayton County Public Schools (Runoff)
Cobb County School District (Runoff)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (Runoff)
Forsyth County Schools (Runoff)
Cherokee County School District (Runoff)
Clayton County Public Schools (Runoff)
Cobb County School District (Runoff)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (Runoff)
December 18, 2018:
Georgia House of Representatives District 14 (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[3][4]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Georgia?
See Primary elections in Georgia.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Georgia.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Georgia.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Georgia?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Georgia for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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