Georgia Secretary of State Runoff, Democratic Primary
Oversees elections, voting, and business licensing in Georgia
Full office description
- The Secretary of State runs many important administrative functions for Georgia, including overseeing elections, professional licensing, and business filings.
- When it comes to elections, the Secretary of State is in charge of supervising and monitoring elections, managing the voter registration process, and preparing ballots.
- The Secretary of State is in charge of registering new businesses so they can legally begin operations. They are also in charge of renewing business licenses and permits.
- In addition to these responsibilities, the Secretary of State also manages and preserves public records, provides educational programs about the capitol, and oversees Georgia’s securities’ market.
- The Secretary of State is elected to 4 year terms by statewide election.
How this impacts you
Small Businesses — Secretary of State impacts how easy it is for professionals and small businesses to obtain licenses and permits. This includes liquor licenses or professional licenses for industries like cosmetology, architecture, physical therapy, and veterinary care.
Voting Access — Secretary of State can implement new programs that impact how accessible the voting process is, such as providing online access to voter registration or providing in-language ballots to non-English speaking voters.
This is a runoff election for Secretary of State. To see the original election, click here.
Election results
WINNER
Bee Nguyen
77%
198,511 votes
Dee Dawkins-Haigler
23%
59,310 votes