Dacula Voter Guide 2021: Deadlines, Candidates, How To Vote

DACULA — The Nov. 2 election is quickly approaching in Dacula, and voters have already begun submitting absentee ballots through early voting locations, mail and drop boxes. This year, voters will decide on races for mayor and City Council.

Mayoral candidate Wade Anthony is challenging incumbent Hugh “Trey” King. Two city council members, Daniel R. Spain and Denis W. Haynes Jr. will be unopposed in their bids for re-election.

Here's some information to help you prepare for Election Day in Dacula.

Dates

• October 29, 2021: Final day of advanced (absentee in-person) voting for the November General Municipal and Special Election
• November 2, 2021: November General Municipal and Special Election

Election Day

The polls will be open for the November 2, 2021 General Election from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can verify your precinct and polling location by visiting the Secretary of State Poll Locator.

Early Voting

Early Voting in Dacula ends Friday. Voters can cast their ballots from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Dacula City Hall.

ID Requirements

To vote in person or apply for an absentee ballot, you will need to show ID. There are six acceptable forms of photo ID:

• Georgia Driver's License, even if expired
• Valid ID issued by any state or the Federal Government
• Valid employee ID issued by the Federal Government, the State of Georgia, or a county, city, or other government entity of Georgia
• Valid US passport
• Valid US military ID
• Valid tribal ID

If you are applying for an absentee ballot or you are a first-time registrant by mail who has not already provided a photo ID, there are five more forms of ID you can use:

• Current utility bill
• Bank statement
• Government check
• Paycheck
• Other government document

For more information about Georgia's ID requirements, visit the Secretary of State's page.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee voting will be different this year with Georgia's new voting law. Last year, the State Election Board allowed local election offices to set up secure absentee drop boxes as long as there was around-the-clock video surveillance. But starting this year, drop boxes must be located inside the county's election office or early voting locations.

Absentee ballots must be received by your local County Board of Registrar's Office by the time polls close on Election Day at 7 p.m. in order to be counted.

• Email (daculacityhall@daculaga.gov)
• In-person at your elections or registrar’s office (Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula, Georgia 30019)
• Drop-off at your authorized drop box (Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula, Georgia 30019