Georgia Amendment 2 — Nonpartisan elections for probate judges (HR 251)

What it does

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to require that all probate court judges be elected in nonpartisan elections?

A YES vote means

All probate judges would be elected without party labels on the ballot.

A NO vote means

Counties could continue to elect probate judges in partisan elections.

Needed to pass

A simple majority

Put on the ballot by

the Legislature

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Georgia Amendment 2 mean?

All probate judges would be elected without party labels on the ballot.

What does a NO vote on Georgia Amendment 2 mean?

Counties could continue to elect probate judges in partisan elections.

How many votes does Georgia Amendment 2 need to pass?

A simple majority

Should I vote yes or no on Georgia Amendment 2?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.