Ensuring Fair and Transparent Elections
Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration
Dedicated to upholding the integrity of the electoral process in Bleckley County, Georgia.
ATTENTION PUBLIC NOTICE
THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION
WILL BE CONDUCTING THE RISK LIMITING AUDIT FROM THE JULY 16, 2026
GENERAL PRMIARY RUNOFF ELECTION FOR THE REPUBLICAN US SENATE CONTEST AND THE DEMOCRATIC LT. GOVERNOR CONTEST.
THE AUDIT WILL BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 AT 2:30 P.M.
AT THE
BLECKLEY CO. BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION OFFICE 106 E. CHERRY ST.
COURTHOUSE ANNEX
Y
NOTICE OF STATEWIDE RECOUNT
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Notice is hereby given that a recount of votes cast in the May 19, 2026 Republican General Primary Election for the Public Service Commission district 3 race will begin on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, Georgia. Logic and Accuracy testing will take place on Wednesday June 17, 2026. Recounting will begin immediately afterwards and will continue until complete. All members of the public are entitled to be present during testing.
This 15, day of June, 2026.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election
Superintendent
BLECKLEY COUNTY WILL HAVE A GENERAL PRIMARY/NON-PARTISAN
RUNOFF ELECTION FOR THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN CONTESTS:
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
ELECTION DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
DEADLINE TO REQUEST FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL: JUNE 5, 2026
EARLY VOTING DATES: JUNE 8, 2026 THUR JUNE 12, 2026
HOURS: 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
NO SATURDAY VOTING FOR THE RUNOFF ELECTION
ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINE IS: JUNE 5, 2026
LOCATION FOR EARLY VOTING: BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND
REGISTRATION OFFICE - 106 E. CHERRY ST. (COURTHOUSE ANNEX)
ELECTION DAY LOCATION: JAYCEE BARN – 290 ASH ST.
ELECTION DAY HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
CONTACT THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION OFFICE AT
478-934-3200 EXT. 8 FOR QUESTIONS
ALSO FOLLOW OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE! BLECKLEY COUNTY BOARD
OF ELECTIONS AND ERGISTRATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to OCGA § 21-2-379.25, notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing and preparation of voting equipment to be used in June 16, 2026, General Primary/Nonpartisan Runoff Election, both Election Day and Advanced Voting, will begin Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Testing will continue from day to day until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during testing. Said testing and preparation will begin at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, GA 31014, and will continue from day to day and hour to hour as necessary.
This 26 day of May 2026
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to OCGA § 21-2-379.25, notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing and preparation of voting equipment to be used for the Recount for the contest of the Republican Public Service Commissioner District 3 from the May 19, 2026 General Primary Nonpartisan Election be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 will begin at 9:00 a.m. Testing will continue until complete. All members of the public are entitled to be present during testing. Said testing and preparation will begin at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, GA 31014, and will continue from day to day and hour to hour as necessary.
This 12 day of June, 2026.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
EARLY PROCESSING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-386(a)(2)(A), notice is hereby given that the Bleckley County Election Superintendent intends to begin early processing of absentee ballots cast in the General Primary/Nonpartisan Runoff Election to be held on June 16, 2026, beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Processing will continue from day to day and hour to hour until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during processing. Said processing will begin in the Office of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration located at 106 Cherry Street, Cochran, GA 31014 (Courthouse Annex) and be completed at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, GA 31014. The early processing of absentee ballots before the closing of the polls shall be a controlled process in order to maintain the secrecy of all ballots and to protect against the collection or disclosure of any balloting information before the close of the polls at 7:00 P.M. on Election Day.
This 26 day of May, 2026.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
NOTICE OF COMPUTATION OF RETURNS
Pursuant to OCGA § 21-2-492, notice is hereby given that the Bleckley County Election Superintendent intends to commence and hold computation and canvassing of returns for the General Primary/Nonpartisan Runoff Election to be held on June 16, 2026 beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after polls close at 7:00 pm. Computation and canvassing will continue until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during that process. Said computation and canvassing will be conducted at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, GA 31014.
This 26 day of May, 2026.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
Our Mission and Responsibilities
The Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration oversees voter registration and election processes in Bleckley County, Georgia. The board consists of three members: Rene Yawn, Annette Wyche, and William Faircloth Jr., each serving four-year terms. The Election Supervisor, Cheryl Ates, manages daily election operations and serves at the board's pleasure. The board ensures fair, transparent, and efficient elections in compliance with state and federal laws.
Meet Our Board Members
Our dedicated board members are committed to serving the citizens of Bleckley County with integrity and diligence.
Rene Yawn
Board Member - Serving a Two-Year Term
Annette Wyche
Board Member - Serving a Four-Year Term
William Faircloth Jr.
Board Member - Serving a Four-Year Term
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor