Hazlehurst voters will head to the polls this fall to elect a new representative for the Ward 4 seat on the Hazlehurst City Council following the resignation of Councilman Landon Chavis. Chavis, who was elected in November 2023 and began serving in January 2024, resigned in April after accepting a new job and relocating to Bainbridge. His departure created the vacancy that will now be filled through a special election.
According to the official notice issued by the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections and Registration, the special election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Candidates wishing to seek the Ward 4 seat may qualify at the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 15 Public Safety Drive, Hazlehurst, from Monday, August 17, through Wednesday, August 19, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. The qualifying fee is $72.00. Residents must be registered to vote by October 5, 2026, to participate in the election. Early voting will be held October 13 through October 30, with polls open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Election at a Glance
- Office: Hazlehurst City Council – Ward 4
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Candidate Qualifying: August 17–19, 2026
- Qualifying Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Qualifying Fee: $72.00
- Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
- Early Voting: October 13–30, 2026
- Election Day Poll Hours: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Why This Matters
The Ward 4 council member helps make decisions that affect city services, infrastructure, public safety, budgeting, and future growth. This special election gives Ward 4 residents the opportunity to choose who will represent them and help shape the future of Hazlehurst.
