It’s Election Day (again). What to know about Macon's runoff, other races

Georgia voters returned to the polls on June 25 for runoff elections after no candidate secured a majority in the May 19 primary. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST, covering local and statewide races. In Macon, the Water Authority District 2 runoff pits Ron Lemon against Marshall Talley, the top two vote-getters from May. Talley opposes data centers without transparency on water usage, citing risks to drinking water reliability, while Lemon emphasizes his business experience to improve board efficiency and maintain affordable, safe water. Statewide, voters elected nominees for U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, state secretary, state school superintendent, commissioner of insurance, and commissioner of labor. The Democratic and Republican winners in these races will proceed to the November 3 general election. Voters can check their ballot and polling location via the Secretary of State’s website at [www.mvp.sos.ga.gov](http://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/). Additional details are available at [georgia.gov/georgia-general-election-2026](https://georgia.gov/georgia-general-election-2026). The runoff follows a primary where no candidate achieved a majority, requiring a second vote to determine final winners. Talley’s campaign highlights concerns over data centers’ impact on water supply, while Lemon focuses on operational improvements for the water authority. Statewide races remain critical as Georgia’s political landscape shifts ahead of the general election.