FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Starting Monday, early voting will open in Fayette and Fulton Counties to fill the position of the late Georgia House Rep. Letitia "Tish" Naghise (D-Fayetteville.)
The recently elected representative passed away in March after being sworn in just two months prior. Naghise was an accomplished businesswoman elected to serve College Park, Fairburn, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Peachtree City, City of South Fulton and Union City.
Following her passing, Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order to fill the District 68 seat. 11Alive has compiled a list of voting places that will be available starting Monday, April 24. The special election will take place on May 16. Here are the full details:
Fulton County
- When: Voting will start Monday, April 24 and last until May 12. Early voting hours will be held Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
- Where: Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton at 4055 Flat Shoals Rd, Union City, Georgia 30291
- Absentee ballot information: Absentee ballots became available March 17. For more voting information, click the link here.
Fayette County
- When: Voting will start Monday, April 24 and last until May 12. Early voting hours will be held Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where:
- Fayette County Elections Office at 140 Stonewall Ave., Suite 209, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
- Peachtree City Library at 201 Willow Bend Rd., Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
- Tyrone Recreation Office at 945 Senoia Rd., Tyrone, Georgia 30290
- Absentee ballot information: Absentee ballot applications are currently being accepted until the deadline of May 5 by 5 p.m.