06/23/2026
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-498(f), the Whitfield County Board of Elections will conduct an audit of the Secretary of State – Republican race, utilizing all ballots cast and approved in the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff election.
This audit will occur due to a recount request submitted by the Vernon Jones campaign, which cites O.C.G.A. 21-2-495(b). This code section applies to lever voting machines, and would not constitute the need for a recount in this election. The original statement from June 21, 2026 is still in effect because the request concerned a statewide office. Despite these details, the Whitfield County Board of Elections is committed to secure and transparent elections.
The audit will occur in conjunction with the Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for Friday, June 26th at 8:30 a.m. within the Board of Elections office, located at 205 N Selvidge St, Ste K, Dalton, GA, 30720.