Special Edition – May 29, 2026

Good news for Cobb County voters — the county has added Saturday and Sunday advanced voting ahead of the June 16 General Primary Runoff, giving you even more flexibility to cast your ballot. Early voting kicks off this weekend at select locations on June 6 and 7, with additional county sites opening Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12. This edition also includes a correction to our May 27 runoff grid — read on for the full details and everything you need to know before runoff day.

In This Issue:

Local Update

• Early Voting
• Correction Corner

Federal Update

• 2026 Washington, D.C. Fly-In
  
  

LOCAL UPDATE

General Primary Runoff Advance Voting Begins June 6

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the General Primary Runoff will be held for Democrat and Republican races. For the 2026 General Primary Runoff, Cobb County has announced that it will provide Saturday and Sunday advanced voting. Advanced voting starts in limited locations Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, while multiple county locations open on June 8 through Friday, June 12.

What Cobb County voters need to know:

• Voters do not need to re-register to participate in the runoff.
• Voters who participated in a party's primary must vote in that same party's runoff.
• Voters who did not vote in the May 16 primary may still participate and may choose either party's runoff ballot.
• Independents and first-time primary participants are also welcome to vote in the runoff if they are registered to vote.

Where and when can you vote? Please reference this helpful graphic provided by the Cobb County Elections & Registration office.

Correction Corner

In the May 27 Special Edition of From the Capitol Steps, the following race was accidentally left off our runoff grid. We apologize for the error.

The following candidates will be in the June 16 runoff on the democrat ticket.

To read the full issue, please click here for the archived version.

FEDERAL UPDATE

Washington Fly-In

There are only three seats left to the 2026 Washington, D.C. Fly-In held September 16 – 18. Registration includes airport transfers, lodging at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel, just steps away from the White House and other historic locations.

The agenda includes meetings with members of Congress and the U.S. Senate, their staff and key Federal Agency personnel. For a recap of the 2025 visit, click here. This synopsis will give you a first-hand glance at the type of trip to expect from the Cobb Chamber Advocacy Team.

To register, click here. If you have any questions about the trip, please contact to Amanda Seals, Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Government Relations.

If you have any questions about the Cobb Chamber advocacy efforts or its Government Affairs Committee, please reach out to Amanda Seals, Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Government Relations, or Coleman Loftin, Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Advocacy.