Local Issues
Your Vote Matters: Don’t Miss the June 16 Runoff Elections
June 1, 2026
The election season is not over yet. On June 16, voters in several local races across metro Atlanta will return to the polls for runoff elections. While runoff elections often receive less attention and experience lower voter turnout, these races can have a significant impact on issues that matter to the real estate industry.
The Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee (Atlanta REALTORS® PAC) encourages all eligible members to make a plan to vote on June 16. Even a small number of votes can determine the outcome of a runoff election, making every vote especially important.If you are attending the 2026 National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, you will likely need to vote by mail or vote early, since Election Day will take place during these meetings.
Fulton County voters are reminded to vote for Atlanta Realtors® PAC-supported candidate Robb Pitts for Fulton County Chair. Pitts is the incumbent in this race and will now face challenger Mo Ivory in the run-off election.
Forsyth County voters are also encouraged to vote for RPAC-supported candidate Adam Rodes in the upcoming runoff election for Forsyth County Commission District 1. Rodes finished first in the primary election, earning 40.9% of the vote, and will now face incumbent Kerry Hill in the runoff election.
Runoff Election Date: June 16, 2026
Early Voting: Check with your county elections office for dates, times, and locations.
Polling Locations: Voters can confirm their polling place and registration status through the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page
Vote by Mail: Requests for absentee ballots can also be found on the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page.
Make your voice heard — vote on June 16!
About the PBOR Market Brief
The Paulding Board of REALTORS® (PBOR) Market Brief is compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 770.866.1397.
*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.
About the Paulding Board of REALTORS®
The Paulding Board of REALTORS® (PBOR) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in Paulding County, Georgia for more than a decade. PBOR serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.
About First Multiple Listing Service
First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) is the premier data services provider for real estate professionals in Georgia. FMLS was founded in 1957 by a group of Brokers who wanted to share their listings and connect buyers and sellers. Today FMLS is the largest MLS in Georgia & the 4th largest MLS in the United States, serving nearly 54,000 real estate Agents & Brokers. For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with FMLS please contact join@fmls.com.