Nearly 58,000 voters in DeKalb County are facing a critical update period, after receiving "No Contact" and NGE (No Activity for Two General Election Cycles) mailers as part of Georgia’s efforts to maintain current voter lists, according to a recent report by the DeKalb County government. These notices serve as a prompt for individuals to confirm their voter registration details or risk having their status altered to "inactive" or even "cancelled."
DeKalb County's announcement specified that the "No Contact" notifications were sent to those who haven't interacted with the elections office in at least five years the NGE notices targeted voters on the "Inactive" list across two general election cycles, giving them a 30-day window from the notice's postmark date to respond. Despite the threatened status change to "inactive," affected voters can still participate in upcoming elections, ensuring their voice is heard and counted.
"Maintaining accurate voter lists is central to ensuring safe, secure, and accurate elections," Keisha Smith, Executive Director of DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections, emphasized in the provided statement. To avoid potential status changes, affected voters can remain "Active" by utilizing Georgia’s Online Voter Registration system, updating their information on the My Voter Page, returning the included postcard, or submitting a Georgia Voter Registration Application directly to their local elections office.
For voters who have since left the peachy expanse of Georgia behind, the peachy expanse of Georgia's Online Voter Cancellation Request Portal is the go-to resource to keep the rolls updated by cancelling their local voter record to help streamline the process, DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300 in Decatur stands ready to assist with questions or the local elections office is reachable at 404-298-4020 during business hours; moreover, online status checks and updates are available 24/7 at: mvp.sos.ga.gov, affirming the commitment to facilitating voter participation.
