Board of Elections

Chatham County, GA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
April 8, 2026
Director Brook Schreiner Addresses Republican Monthly Meeting, Emphasizes Transparency and Community Engagement
Chatham County Elections Director Brook Schreiner spoke this evening at the Republican Monthly Meeting held on April 8th at 6:30 PM, where she introduced herself to attendees and provided an overview of local election operations, current challenges, and the importance of public trust in the electoral process.
During her remarks, Director Schreiner shared her background in elections administration, highlighted ongoing preparations for upcoming elections, and addressed common questions surrounding voting systems, procedures, and election transparency. She also discussed the current statewide uncertainty following the recent legislative session and the need for clear guidance to ensure continued efficient and secure election operations.
A key focus of Director Schreiner’s message was combating misinformation and encouraging public engagement. She emphasized that election processes in Chatham County are conducted with full transparency and that many aspects—including logic and accuracy testing—are open for public observation.
Director Schreiner reiterated her commitment to community outreach and education, stating that she is available to speak with any organization interested in learning more about elections.
“I want to be accessible to our community,” said Director Schreiner. “I am happy to attend meetings, answer questions, and provide clear information about how our elections work. An informed public is essential to maintaining confidence in our process.”
Organizations interested in scheduling a presentation or discussion with Director Schreiner are encouraged to contact the Chatham County Board of
Elections office.
Media Contact:
Chatham County Board of Elections
912-201-4375

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The Chatham County Board of Elections will conduct a Public Logic and Accuracy Test on its Voting System units at the Annex located at 10 Mall Terrace. This test is open to the public and will begin on April 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM and will continue until completed. This test is to prepare and verify the accuracy of the Voting System for the General Primary/Nonpartisan Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

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April 2026 Elections Newsletter

We know that sometimes it's hard to figure out exactly what some elected positions do, including the Georgia Commissioner positions. So we have some cheat sheets to help explain why these positions are important to Chatham County voters! 

Georgia Commissioner of What?

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE CITIZENS OF CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD CONCURRENT TO THE MAY 19, 2026 GENERAL PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION FOR CHATHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF PATRICK K. FARRELL.

County Commission Resolution - May 19 Special Election.pdf

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Qualifed Candidate Information

Follow the link below to search qualified candidates statewide on the Secretary of State's website:

https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/qualifying-candidate-information 

Download the full list of Chatham County qualified candidates: Qualified Candidates CC 5-19-2026.pdf

Voter Registration has posted the flyer for Absentee Voting By Mail and Early In-Person Voting for the May 19, 2026 General/Nonpartisan Election. 

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Please contact their office with questions: 
VISIT: 
1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite E
Savannah, Georgia 31406

CALL: 
(912) 790-1520

EMAIL:
voter@chathamcounty.org

WEBSITE:
voter.chathamcountyga.gov

  

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Please submit all Open Records Request for the JustFOIA portal. Through this method, you will be able to track the progress of your request from submission to completion.
To submit a request, follow the link below, select "New Request", then select "County Open Records Request".

 

https://chathamcountyga.justfoia.com/publicportal/

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The Board of Elections of Chatham County functions as the superintendent of elections and conducts primaries and elections in accordance with State law. The Board performs all services and functions necessary to support the election process. The Board establishes boundaries for voting precincts, secures facilities to serve as polling locations for these precincts, recruits, selects, hires, trains and assigns personnel to serve as poll officials. The board also conducts qualification for candidates, develops ballots for elections, acquires, maintains, prepares and delivers equipment used to conduct elections, publicizes notices as required by law and maintains elections records.

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The members of the board are:

Supervisor: Brook Schreiner

MEETING NOTICE

The Board of Elections of Chatham County holds its regular monthly meeting on the second Monday of every month at 3:30pm.

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