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Democracy needs a name on the ballot.
Yours.
Seven offices across Cherokee County will be decided without a single contested vote in 2026. That means no accountability, no debate, no choice for over 270,000 residents. A write-in candidacy changes that. And Woodstock CAN will support you every step of the way.
Uncontested Races
These seven (7) Cherokee County races on the 2026 ballot have no opposition candidate:
County Commission Chair
County Commissioner District 1
School Board Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6
Solicitor General
Why It Matters
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Uncontested means unaccountable
When an incumbent runs without opposition, they face no public scrutiny, no debate, and no obligation to explain their record. Voters are denied even the symbolic power of a choice. In a county where transparency is already a battle, that silence is gives those in power permission to do whatever they want, regardless of the will of the people.
Write-in candidates force public forums, generate media coverage, and give voters something they currently don't have: a reason to show up.
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Write-in candidacy is real candidacy
Georgia law allows any eligible voter to run as a write-in candidate by filing a Declaration of Intent with the county Board of Elections. There are no petition signatures, no qualifying fees for most races, and no ballot-access hurdles.
Your name will not appear pre-printed on the ballot, but votes cast for you are counted officially, publicly, and on record. This is a legal, legitimate path to the ballot.
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What Woodstock CAN provides
We are not asking you to figure this out alone. Woodstock CAN will connect you with filing guidance, a network of experienced organizers, digital tools, coalition support, and a community of 4,000+ residents who want Cherokee County to be held accountable.
We can help with everything from understanding your race's responsibilities to designing a minimal campaign that amplifies your message without consuming your life.
You do not have to win to matter.
A write-in candidacy puts accountability on the record and gives every voter in Cherokee County a genuine choice for the first time in years.
How to run a write-in campaign
Submit your interest
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Fill out the form below. Tell us which race interests you and a little about yourself. No commitment required at this stage. It's just a conversation.
File your declaration
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Submit a Declaration of Intent for Write-In Candidacy with the Cherokee County Board of Elections. Georgia requires this step to have your votes counted. We will help you get it right.
Meet with our team
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We will connect you with Woodstock CAN organizers who can walk you through the race, the filing process, what the job actually entails, and what a write-in campaign looks like in practice.
Run your race
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You define the scope. A write-in campaign can be as targeted as a single community meeting and a yard sign, or as full as a door-knocking operation. We support all of it.
Tell us you're thinking about it.
This form is just the start of a conversation. Submitting it does not obligate you to run, file, or do anything at all. It simply tells us to reach out. All submissions go directly to Woodstock CAN organizers. Your information will not be shared publicly or with any third party. Questions first? Email us at hello@woodstockcan.org.