Editorial
I want everyone to vote. You only get one vote and it is count and Your Vote Does Count!
I Say this again...
Pay attention or be frustrated...
In counties where only one party has candidates, the winner of the March election will take office in 2027. This is the case with Calhoun County.
In counties where there are multiple political parties represented, the winners of each primary will be on the November 2026 General Election ballot.
Dates concerning the Election:
Feb. 2 - Deadline to register to vote if you are not already in the system
Feb. 17 - Early voting starts
Feb. 24 - Last day to request an absentee ballot
Feb. 27 - Last day to deliver completed absentee ballot in person or for clerk to receive it by mail March 2 - Last day of early voting
March 3 - Election Day (Polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
March 13 - Last day for completed absentee ballot to be delivered by mail to the County Clerk's Office from military and overseas voters
March 31 - Primary runoff for party elections where a single winner was not declared
