Roswell Voter Guide 2021: Deadlines, Candidates, How To Vote

ROSWELL — The Nov. 2 election is quickly approaching in Roswell, and voters have already begun submitting absentee ballots through early voting locations, mail and drop boxes. This year, voters will decide on races for City Council and Mayor.

The Municipal General Election will be held to fill the mayoral seat and Council member Posts 4, 5 and 6. Seven candidates qualified for the city council race. Incumbents Marie Willsey, Post 4 and Matt Judy, Post 6 are campaigning for re-election. In the mayoral race, current Mayor Lori Henry faces opponents Kurt Wilson and Jason Yowell.

Here's some information to help you prepare for Election Day in Roswell.

Dates

• October 29, 2021: Final day of advanced (absentee in-person) voting for the November General Municipal Election
• November 2, 2021: November General Municipal Election

Early Voting

Early Voting in Roswell ends Friday. A list of all early voting locations can be found online.

Election Day

The polls will be open for the November 2, 2021 General Election from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Your precinct and polling location is designated on your voter registration card (mailed to you by Fulton County) or you can locate them on the Georgia My Voter Page website. More information on voter registration is available here or by contacting the Fulton County Voter Registration Office at 404-730-7072.

Download the Fulton County Voter app for Apple or on Google Play. This app gives you information such as early polling locations, sample ballots, key dates to remember, election results, and so much more. Download available for any mobile.

ID Requirements

To vote in person or apply for an absentee ballot, you will need to show ID. There are six acceptable forms of photo ID:

• Georgia Driver's License, even if expired
• Valid ID issued by any state or the Federal Government
• Valid employee ID issued by the Federal Government, the State of Georgia, or a county, city, or other government entity of Georgia
• Valid US passport
• Valid US military ID
• Valid tribal ID

If you are applying for an absentee ballot or you are a first-time registrant by mail who has not already provided a photo ID, there are five more forms of ID you can use:

• Current utility bill
• Bank statement
• Government check
• Paycheck
• Other government document

For more information about Georgia's ID requirements, visit the Secretary of State's page.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee voting will be different this year with Georgia's new voting law. Last year, the State Election Board allowed local election offices to set up secure absentee drop boxes as long as there was around-the-clock video surveillance. But starting this year, drop boxes must be located inside the county's election office or early voting locations.

Absentee ballots must be received by your local County Board of Registrar's Office by the time polls close on Election Day at 7 p.m. in order to be counted.

There are three ways to return your ballot.

1) By Mail
Mail your absentee ballot to 130 Peachtree St SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta, GA 30303

2) By Drop Box
Return your absentee ballot via Absentee Ballot drop box.
Drop boxes are now located inside eight Fulton County early voting sites. Drop boxes are accessible during early voting hours, October 12 – October 29, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

3) Election Offices
Return to the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections offices:
130 Peachtree St SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta, GA
7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, South Fulton, GA

For questions related to absentee ballots, call 404-612-7060, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.