Decatur Voter Guide 2022: Deadline, Candidates, How To Vote

DECATUR, GA — The May 24 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election is Tuesday in Decatur, and voters have already begun submitting absentee ballots through early voting locations, mail and drop boxes. This year, Decatur voters will decide on races for judges, City Commissioners, the Board of Education, and Dekalb County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

The ballots will also include statewide elections, such as governor, secretary of state, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, insurance commissioner, state school superintendent and labor commissioner.

Commissioners

Four candidates qualified for Board of Commissioners District 2: Lauren Alexander, Donald Broussard, Marshall Orson, Michelle Long Spears. There is no incumbent in this race.

District 3 Board of Commissioner Larry Johnson is being challenged by Andrew Walter Bell.

Three candidates qualified for Board of Commissioners District 7. Incumbent Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is running for re-election against D. Marie Monroe and Gregory Adams, who pastors Restoration In Christ Church.

Board of Education (District 2, 4 and 6)

Four candidates qualified for the Board of Education District 2 race: Steven Bowden, Wendy Hamilton, Whitney Mcginniss, and Candice D. Mckinley.

In the Board of Education District 4 race, incumbent Allyson Gevertz is being challenged by Bonnie Chappell.

Three candidates qualified for the Board of Education District 6 race. Incumbent Diijon "Twin" Dacosta is being challenged by Janet Hughes and Venola Mason.

Judges

• Judge of State Court (Division A2)
  • Incumbent Kimberly K. Anderson is running unopposed.
• Judge of State Court (Division A-7)
  • Kimberly Alexander is running unopposed.
• Judge of State Court of DeKalb County (Division A-4)
  • Johnny Panos is running unopposed.
• Judge of State Court of DeKalb County (Division A-1)
  • Alvin T. Wong is running unopposed.

Dekalb County Soil And Water Conservation District Supervisor

Incumbent Carol Hayes is running for re-election against challenger Paige Penland.

The DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation is responsible for promoting the conservation of soil, water, forestry, wildlife and other natural resources throughout DeKalb. In addition, the Supervisors promote conservation education through youth and adult education programs, and provide citizens and local governments with technical assistance related to erosion control and sedimentation prevention.

Election Day

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, May 24. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot.

On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. Here's a 2022 Election Day Precinct List. You can find your precinct using the My Voter Page or this interactive map.

When you get to your polling place, show your photo ID to the poll worker. A poll worker will check your photo ID, verify that you are registered and at the correct polling location, issue you a voter access card or ballot, whichever is applicable, and allow you to vote. Learn how to vote at polling places in Georgia.