HB369 nonpartisan elections bill to Gov Kemp
Key Questions
What is HB369 and its current status?
HB369 is a bill establishing nonpartisan elections for certain Cobb County offices. It passed the Georgia House 93-64 and the Senate in March 2026 and is now headed to Governor Kemp for consideration.
Which Cobb County elections would HB369 make nonpartisan?
The bill targets 2028 elections for District Attorney, Board of Commissioners, and school board in Cobb County. It arises amid pushes from GOP, Democrats, Fani Willis, and Sonya Allen.
What is the connection between HB369 and the GA-14 runoff?
The GA-14 special runoff election results are pending, occurring in the context of broader election reforms like HB369. Early voting for this runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene has ended.
How does HB369 relate to vouchers and SB552?
HB369 ties into discussions around school vouchers and SB552 during the legislative session. These issues were active as the session approached sine die.
Are there expected challenges to HB369?
Court challenges are likely following the bill's passage. This comes amid related disputes, such as Judge ruling in favor of Cobb DA Sonya Allen in a pension lawsuit against the county.
Passed House 93-64/Senate 3/2026; nonpartisan Cobb 2028 DA/BOC/schools amid GOP/Dem/Willis/Allen push. GA-14 runoff results pending; ties vouchers/SB552; court challenges likely.