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Hall County Runoff Election Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before June 16

by NGAdvocate | May 28, 2026 | District 1, District 3, Hall County Government, Hall County News, HCSD Board of Education, Local Education, local government | 0 comments

Graphic with the American Flag at the top left of a square and it says 2026 Hall County Voter Guide Runoff Election and then the date of June 16, 2026

Early Voting Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12 for the Hall County Runoff Election

We have a runoff election. Hall County voters will return to the polls on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to decide several closely contested local races following the May primary election. The runoff will determine nominees in three important Republican primary contests, including two County Commission seats and an At-Large position on the Hall County Board of Education.

Early Voting Information

Voters may cast their ballots during the early voting period from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Early Voting Locations for the Runoff Election

Gainesville Civic Center
830 Green Street NE, Gainesville

North Hall Community Center
4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville

Mulberry Creek Community Center
4491 J.M. Turk Road, Flowery Branch

East Hall Community Center
3911 P. Davidson Road, Gainesville

Spout Springs Library
6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch

Runoff Election Day Information

Election Day

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Voters can verify their Election Day polling location through Georgia's My Voter Page (MVP) system before heading to the polls.

Runoff Election Polling Location Changes

Several polling locations used during previous elections will not be available for the runoff.

Flat Creek Precinct

Previous Location:
Flat Creek Baptist Church
5504 Flat Creek Road, Gainesville

New Location:
Flat Creek Baptist Church Annex
3780 Old Oakwood Road, Oakwood

Flowery Branch Precinct

Previous Location:
Flowery Branch Elementary School
5544 Radford Road, Flowery Branch

New Location:
West Hall Middle School
5470 McEver Road, Oakwood

Hopewell Precinct

Previous Location:
Hopewell Baptist Church
5086 Poplar Springs Road, Gainesville

New Location:
Redwine Methodist Church
3285 Poplar Springs Road, Gainesville

Runoff Election Absentee Voting Information

Voters wishing to vote by mail must request an absentee ballot no later than June 5, 2026.

Applications may be submitted online or by paper form.

Completed absentee ballot applications may be returned:

  • By mail to:
    Hall County Elections Office
    P.O. Box 1435
    Gainesville, GA 30503
  • In person at the Hall County Government Center
    2875 Browns Bridge Road
    Gainesville, GA 30504
  • Via the official absentee ballot drop box located on the lower level of the Hall County Government Center during early voting hours

Important Deadline

All voted absentee ballots must be received by the Hall County Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, June 16, in order to be counted. Postmarks do not extend the deadline.

Races Appearing on the Runoff Election Ballot

Hall County Board of Education At-Large

Republican Runoff

Joe Anglin
Former Flowery Branch City Council member and longtime educator.

Susan Aycock Smith
Former Associate Director of Operations and Technology in the Office of Financial Aid at the University of North Georgia.

Hall County Commission District 1

Republican Runoff

Kathy L. Cooper (Incumbent)
Farmer and business owner serving on the Hall County Board of Commissioners since first being elected in 2014.

Mark Turner
Owner of Select Pest Control and local businessman.

Hall County Commission District 3

Republican Runoff

Tyler Crawford
Hall County business owner making his first run for elected office.

Shannon Davidson
Gainesville business owner and current member of the Hall County Planning Commission.

Make a Plan to Vote

Whether voting early, absentee, or on Election Day, Hall County residents are encouraged to verify their registration status, confirm their polling location, and review their sample ballot before casting their vote.

Local elections often have lower turnout than statewide or presidential contests, meaning every vote can have a significant impact on the future direction of Hall County government, education, infrastructure, and public services.

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Updated Polling Places for Runoff..

“Due to previously scheduled Vacation Bible School activities and ongoing construction, these four locations cannot be used for the June 16 runoff election,” Hall County Elections Manager Paige Thompson said. “We encourage voters to plan ahead to ensure they report to the correct polling location on Election Day.”

Temporary polling locations for June 16 only:

  1. Original Location: Flat Creek Baptist Church, 5504 Flat Creek Road, Gainesville
    New Location: Flat Creek Baptist Church Annex, 3780 Old Oakwood Road, Oakwood
  2. Original Location: Flowery Branch Elementary School, 5544 Radford Road, Flowery Branch 
     New Location:
    West Hall Middle School, 5470 McEver Road, Oakwood
     
  3. Original Location: Hopewell Baptist Church, 5086 Poplar Springs Road, Gainesville
    New Location: Redwine Methodist Church, 3285 Poplar Springs Road, Gainesville
  4. Original Location: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3650 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
    New Location: Free Chapel, 3001 McEver Road, Gainesville

Source: Hall County Government Website

Check Out of 2026 Hall County Voter Guide Articles in this Series

Complete Hall County Election Guide for 2026 — District 3 Demos

2026 Hall County Voter Guide Part Two — Hall County Commission

How to Qualify for Local Office in Hall County, Georgia & 2026 Election Guide

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