The Walker County Board of Elections & Voter Registration is a county board that was created by an act of legislation by the Georgia General Assembly. The Board is made up of 5 appointed members. The Election Director, who is not a member of the Board, informs the Board of the day to day operation of the Elections Office and communicates important information handed down from the Georgia Secretary of State. Two members are appointed by the Democratic Party of Walker County, two members are appointed by the Republican Party of Walker County and the fifth member is appointed by the party (other than the two listed above) whose candidate received at least ten percent of the vote in the previous governor’s race. If no third party qualifies to appoint a board member, the fifth member is appointed by the current Probate Judge. Each member serves a four year term. There is no limit on terms and the terms are staggered.
Meetings
The Walker County Board of Elections meets the second Thursday of every month at 9:00am at the Walker County Elections and Registration Office , 311 S. Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728. With the exception of months that an Election will be held, Election Day meetings are held at 6:30pm.
Members
Terms: 4 years
- Keith Edwards, Chair (Term ends 2027)
- Eddie Upshaw, Vice Chair (Term ends 2027)
- Susan Hays, Secretary (Term ends 2029)
- Scott Conner, member (Term ends 2027)
- Jan Weaver, member (Term ends 2029)