[ May 19, 2026 ] The unofficial and incomplete election results for Pickens County's General Primary are in. Below is a summary of the voter turnout stats and the outcomes of the contested Pickens County Board of Education races.

VOTER TURNOUT STATS
Overall voter turnout for this primary reached 27.59%, with a total of 7,540 ballots cast out of 27,329 registered voters in the county.
☆ Election Day Voting: 4,030 ballots (14.75% turnout)
☆ Advance (Early) Voting: 3,347 ballots (12.25% turnout)
☆ Absentee by Mail: 163 ballots (0.60% turnout)

PICKENS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RESULTS
County BOE - Post 2 (Republican Primary)
Incumbent Steve Lowe has successfully secured the nomination for another term, winning the race by a significant margin.
☆ Steve Lowe (Incumbent): 4,292 votes (72.27%)
☆ Nick Weaver: 1,647 votes (27.73%)

County BOE - Post 3 (Republican Primary)
In a closer contest for the Post 3 seat, Brian Cleghorn captured the nomination over Danielle Phelps.
☆ Brian Cleghorn: 3,115 votes (55.26%)
☆ Danielle Phelps: 2,522 votes (44.74%)

County BOE - Post 5 (Republican Primary)
Incumbent Joe Wigington ran unopposed in the primary, securing his position on the ballot moving forward.
☆ Joe Wigington (Incumbent): 5,455 votes (100%)

For a full breakdown of statewide, federal, and nonpartisan judicial race results, you can view the complete data directly on the Georgia Secretary of State's election results page at links below:

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Early voting has officially kicked off for the May 19th General Primary! From now through May 15th, you can cast your ballot at your convenience and skip the Election Day rush.

From crucial local races for the Board of Education and County Commission (District 1) featuring incumbent Josh Tippens to important state and federal contests, your vote helps shape our community's future.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Post 2: Steve Lowe (Incumbent) vs. Nick Weaver
Post 3: Brian Cleghorn vs. Danielle Phelps
Post 5: Joe Wigington (Incumbent)


EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE

Location:
Pickens County Recreation Center (1329 Camp Road, Jasper)

Dates:
April 27th - May 15th

Hours:
Monday-Friday (8 AM - 5 PM)
Saturdays, May 2 & 9 (9 AM- 5 PM)

IMPORTANT: Polling Place Changes for Election Day (May 19th)
If you are planning to vote in person on Election Day, please note these location changes:

Appalachian Precinct: Now at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (1036 N Main St, Jasper).
Hill City Precinct: Now at Woodstock Church of Jasper (5335 Hwy 53 W, Jasper).
Refuge Precinct: Now at First Christian Church of Jasper (22 Burgess Rd W, Jasper).


SAMPLE BALLOTS
Please review the sample ballots at the links below:
Democratic
Nonpartisan
Republican - East Pickens
Republican - West Pickens


REGISTRATION STATUS
Check registration status and other voter information at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

QUESTIONS?
For questions or if you require additional information, please contact the Pickens County Board of Elections & Registration:

PHONE
706-253-8781

ADDRESS
3100 Camp Rd, Suite B, Jasper, GA 30143

HOURS
Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM

WEBSITE
www.pickensgaelections.com