Stephens County Voters to Decide All Commissioner and School Board Seats

At-large elections for county leadership positions on the ballot in May primary

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:36am

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A photorealistic painting of the Stephens County Courthouse, a stately brick building with columns and arched windows, bathed in warm, golden light and deep shadows, conveying a sense of timeless civic importance.The historic Stephens County Courthouse, the center of civic life, sets the stage for an important primary election that will shape the future of local government and education.Toccoa Today

Voters in Stephens County, Georgia will have the opportunity to cast ballots for all county commissioner and school board seats in the upcoming May 19th General Primary Election, according to Stephens County Elections Supervisor Isaac Overstreet. Early voting will be held from April 27 through May 15, excluding Sundays, at the Historic Courthouse in Toccoa.

Why it matters

Stephens County's at-large voting system for county leadership positions means all registered voters can participate in selecting the entire slate of commissioners and school board members, rather than being limited to candidates in their specific district. This gives citizens a greater voice in shaping the direction of local government and education policy.

The details

All voting in Stephens County will take place at the Historic Courthouse located at 37 West Tugalo Street in Toccoa. Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day from April 27 through May 15, except for Sundays. On Election Day, May 19, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Early voting begins on April 27 and runs through May 15, excluding Sundays.
  • The General Primary Election is scheduled for May 19.

The players

Isaac Overstreet

Stephens County Elections Supervisor, responsible for overseeing the upcoming primary election.

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What they’re saying

“When you go to the polls in Stephens County to vote in the May 19th General Primary Election, you will be voting in all the races for Stephens County Commissioners and School Board members.”

— Isaac Overstreet, Stephens County Elections Supervisor

The takeaway

Stephens County's at-large voting system for county commissioners and school board members gives all registered voters a say in selecting the leadership for local government and education, providing an opportunity for greater civic engagement and community representation.