Unofficial Nov. 3 results: Gwinnett voted 75.5% yes on the school tax break for veterans and school staff. Where to find your races, ID rules and how to register.
Last checked Nov. 4, 2026. Sources: Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections, its 2026 election schedule and the City of Lawrenceville election notices. Elections office: 678-226-7210. This page states facts only; we do not endorse candidates.
Gwinnett County voted in the general election and special election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. All 156 precincts had reported by Wednesday. The results are unofficial until the county certifies them. Every race is on the Secretary of State’s results site.
Updated Nov. 4: the school tax question passed in unofficial results, 254,543 to 82,467, or 75.5% yes across Gwinnett. Lawrenceville’s 14 precincts voted 77.1% yes. Read our election results story for the governor, Senate, county commission and legislative races.
Updated Oct. 31: early voting has closed. Gwinnett voters cast 228,397 ballots in person, 37.28% of active voters, according to the county’s unofficial report. Read our story on the final early vote count.
No city election in Lawrenceville this year. The city had called a Nov. 3 special election for City Council Post 1, left vacant when council member Bruce Johnson resigned Sept. 2. It canceled that election because only one candidate, Darion Ward, qualified and no write-in candidate did, according to the city’s notice. Ward was sworn in on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Lawrenceville voters still vote in the county, state and federal general election at their usual polling places.
Who to call
- Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections: 678-226-7210, Beauty P. Baldwin Building, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville
- Absentee ballots: Absentee@GwinnettCounty.com; fax 678-226-7208
- Your registration, polling place and sample ballot: My Voter Page
- Am I inside Lawrenceville city limits? City Clerk, 678-407-6391, or the city’s elections boundary map
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
From the county’s election schedule:
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Voter registration deadline | Monday, Oct. 5 (passed) |
| Absentee ballot applications accepted | Aug. 17 to Friday, Oct. 23 |
| Advance in-person voting | Oct. 13-30 (ended) |
| No in-person voting | Monday, Nov. 2 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Absentee ballots must arrive | By 7 p.m. Nov. 3 |
| Runoff, if needed | Tuesday, Dec. 1 |
Voters who skipped the November election may still vote in a December runoff, the county says. Advance voting dates for a runoff will be set later.
Polling places that moved
The county moved eight Election Day polling places, according to its notice of polling location changes, revised Oct. 28. None is in Lawrenceville. The nearest is in Dacula, about six miles northeast: Precinct 133 moved from Dyer Elementary School to the Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Auburn Ave. Check your precinct on My Voter Page.
How early voting went in Lawrenceville
The four early voting sites with Lawrenceville addresses took 70,234 of the county’s 228,397 in-person ballots, from the county’s unofficial Oct. 31 report:
| Site | Ballots cast Oct. 13-30 |
|---|---|
| Voter Registrations and Elections, 455 Grayson Highway | 29,402 |
| Five Forks Branch Library | 17,869 |
| Collins Hill Branch Library | 14,228 |
| Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center | 8,735 |
The school tax question
The special election asked voters in the Gwinnett County School District, which covers all of Lawrenceville, one question. It passed with 75.5% of the vote in unofficial results. It widens an existing extra $2,000 homestead exemption from school district taxes for “certain public service employees” to disabled veterans and all employees of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools. The change takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, according to the county’s call for the special election. Every race in the county is on the consolidated sample ballot.
How to register
Registration for Nov. 3 has closed, but you can register now for future elections:
- Online on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, which needs a Georgia driver’s license or state ID.
- By mail to Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. First-time Georgia registrants by mail must include proof of residence, such as a photo ID or a utility bill, bank statement or paycheck showing your name and address.
Registering in Georgia automatically registers you for city elections if you live inside city limits, the county says. A Lawrenceville mailing address alone does not make you a city voter.
Absentee voting
Any registered voter can vote absentee, according to the county’s absentee page.
- Apply by printing the application, emailing Absentee@GwinnettCounty.com or calling 678-226-7210. Applications must arrive by Friday, Oct. 23, 11 days before Election Day.
- Return the application by mail, in person, by email or by fax to 678-226-7208.
- Mark the ballot in black or blue ink, filling the oval completely.
- Seal and sign the oath envelope.
- Return the ballot by mail or in person to 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, so it arrives by 7 p.m. Nov. 3. The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, to take ballots, the county said. Check its status on My Voter Page.
ID at the polls
Georgia voters show one of these, according to the county’s Election Day page:
- A Georgia driver’s license
- A Georgia voter ID card, or another government-issued photo ID card
- A U.S. passport
- A government employee photo ID
- A U.S. military photo ID
- A tribal photo ID
No ID? The elections office issues a free photo voter ID; call 678-226-7210.
On Election Day
- Find your precinct on My Voter Page. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place.
- You may bring a marked sample ballot or notes into the booth, but take them with you.
- Gwinnett offers Spanish-language ballots and help under the Voting Rights Act.
- Georgia law lets employees take time off to vote with reasonable notice to the employer.
What this means for you
- The Nov. 3 results are unofficial until the county certifies them. Every race is on the Secretary of State’s results site.
- The school tax break for disabled veterans and school employees starts Jan. 1, 2027. Our property taxes page explains homestead exemptions.
- There was no city race on the ballot; Council Post 1 is filled.
- Not registered? Register now on My Voter Page for the next election.
More: who to call at City Hall and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Gwinnett County results for Nov. 3, 2026?
On the Georgia Secretary of State’s results site, linked from the Gwinnett elections page. All 156 precincts had reported by Wednesday, Nov. 4. Results are unofficial until the county Board of Registrations and Elections certifies them.
Is there a Lawrenceville city election on Nov. 3, 2026?
No. The city canceled its special election for Council Post 1 because only one candidate, Darion Ward, qualified and no write-in candidate qualified. Lawrenceville residents still vote in the county, state and federal general election.
What is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for Nov. 3, 2026?
Oct. 5, 2026, which has passed. You can still register now for later elections through the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page.
How do I find my polling place in Gwinnett County?
Look it up on the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, which also shows your sample ballot. Georgia polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
What ID do I need to vote in Georgia?
A photo ID such as a Georgia driver’s license, a Georgia voter ID card, a U.S. passport, a government employee photo ID, a U.S. military photo ID or a tribal photo ID. The elections office issues a free voter ID if you have none.
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