Camden County board certifies May 19 primary after provisional‑ballot adjudication
May 22, 2026 | Camden County, Georgia
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The Camden County Board of Elections completed adjudication of provisional ballots, approved an early‑voting schedule for the June 16 runoff and certified the May 19, 2026 general primary election results.
Elections staff reported that three provisional ballots required adjudication. Staff recommended rejecting the provisional ballot for Anthony Battle because he was registered in another county and had not cured his provisional ballot. Staff recommended accepting provisional ballots for Robin Williams and Susan (surname recorded in transcript as Mcnire/Mcnire) despite similar street names creating a need for careful address verification. The board voted to reject Battle’s ballot and accept the two others; staff then processed the accepted ballots through the election management system.
The board also reviewed and approved the early‑voting schedule for the June 16 runoff by motion and voice vote. Vice Chair Ray Holland moved to pre‑certify results after provisional adjudication; the board approved pre‑certification and later voted to certify the May 19 general primary (nonpartisan) election results. Paperwork for certification was prepared and signed before adjournment.
Why it matters: Adjudication of provisional ballots and certification are final procedural steps that confirm official results and allow runoff planning to proceed. Staff flagged a separate outstanding military (yokava) ballot; one remained outstanding as of the meeting and could affect certification timing if it is returned and cured.
Ending: With provisional ballots resolved and the certification vote passed, the board moved on to prepare and sign formal certification documents and adjourned the meeting.
Elections staff reported that three provisional ballots required adjudication. Staff recommended rejecting the provisional ballot for Anthony Battle because he was registered in another county and had not cured his provisional ballot. Staff recommended accepting provisional ballots for Robin Williams and Susan (surname recorded in transcript as Mcnire/Mcnire) despite similar street names creating a need for careful address verification. The board voted to reject Battle’s ballot and accept the two others; staff then processed the accepted ballots through the election management system.
The board also reviewed and approved the early‑voting schedule for the June 16 runoff by motion and voice vote. Vice Chair Ray Holland moved to pre‑certify results after provisional adjudication; the board approved pre‑certification and later voted to certify the May 19 general primary (nonpartisan) election results. Paperwork for certification was prepared and signed before adjournment.
Why it matters: Adjudication of provisional ballots and certification are final procedural steps that confirm official results and allow runoff planning to proceed. Staff flagged a separate outstanding military (yokava) ballot; one remained outstanding as of the meeting and could affect certification timing if it is returned and cured.
Ending: With provisional ballots resolved and the certification vote passed, the board moved on to prepare and sign formal certification documents and adjourned the meeting.
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