Rabun Co. Elections Office gearing up for General Primary Election

As we change the calendar, the May 24th General Primary Election is getting closer and the Rabun County Elections Office is gearing up for Election Day.  Rabun County Elections and Voter Registration Director Tammy Whitmire tells when qualifying to run for office begins and how to apply for an absentee ballot.  “March 7-11 are the dates for qualifying to run for office.  March 7 is the first day to apply for an absentee ballot.  April 25 is the last day to register to vote.”  On May 2, early voting begins.  The Saturday voting days are scheduled for May 7 and May 14.  May 13th is the last day to submit absentee ballot applications and May 20th is the last day of early voting.  The Rabun County Voting Center is located at 184 South Main Street, Suite 102 in Clayton.  This is the location where all votes are cast.