Early voting for the November 5 general election begins Tuesday, October 15, at 9 a.m. at the historic Liberty County Courthouse and the Liberty County Community Complex in Midway.

Early voting will be held from October 15– 19, October 21–26 and October 28–November 1 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day. The historic courthouse is at 100 Main Street in Hinesville and the Liberty County Community Complex is at 9397 East Oglethorpe Highway.

Contested local races on the ballot include sheriff, county commission chairman and District 4 commissioner. In the sheriff’s race, incumbent William Bowman faces Gary Eason. For chairman, incumbent Donald Lovette has opposition from Michael Navarro. For the county commission District 4 seat, incumbent Maxie Jones IV faces Timmy Blount.

For Georgia’s 1st U.S. House seat, incumbent Buddy Carter faces a challenge from Patti Hewitt.

Also on the ballot for Liberty County voters is a renewal of the transportation special purpose local option sales tax. If approved, the TSPLOST 2 would go into effect October 1, 2025, and would last for six years. It is expected to raise $76 million and its proceeds can be directed to transportation issues — such as streets, road improvements and drainage improvements.

Polling precincts will be open November 5 from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. on general election day.