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Election Day in Canton: What You Need to Know
Here's what you need to know with what's going on today in Canton.
Today is Election Day in Canton!
That means you will have 12 hours to cast your ballot in the city's municipal election as well as the special election to fill the Georgia Senate District 14 seat.
Here's the rundown of what you need to know today as you head to the polls:
1. What time can I vote? Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2. Where do I vote? Visit the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page to find your polling place.
3. When will we know who won? Unofficial election returns are available after the polls close at 7 p.m. The Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration office often updates the numbers on their website as the numbers come into their office. Keep an eye on Canton-Sixes Patch for updates on local races.
4. I'm disabled and might need some help voting. What should I do? All polling places are wheelchair accessible. The Georgia Secretary of State's Elections website has detailed information on how voters with disabilities can access their polling places and cast their ballots.
5. Who is on the ballot? In the Canton municipal election, these are the names you will see on the ballot:
Ward 1
Sandra "Sandy" McGrew
Bob Reilly
Clint Weatherby
Ward 2
Ari Durham
Bill Grant
Ward 3
Molly Lewis
John R. Rust
Tom Sanders
Farris Yawn
Special election to fill the Senate District 14 seat
Nicole Ebbeskotte (R)
Matt Laughridge (R)
Christopher G. Nesmith (D)
Dwight Pullen (R)
Bruce Thompson (R)
Dean Sheridan (R)*
*denotes that Sheridan's name may appear on the ballot since his decision to withdraw from the race occurred too late to have his name removed.
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