Elbert County's local ballot, November 3, 2026

Two local questions covered in this guide for Elbert County voters, from districts that reach into the county. Elbert County's own ballot is not yet in hand.

On the ballotWho is askingCategoryKim's recommendation

Douglas County School District RE-1School tax increaseNo

Douglas County schools would raise property taxes by $54 million for 2027 collection through an ongoing mill levy override for general fund purposes, including pay, security and student programs.

Elbert Fire Protection DistrictProperty tax increaseA property tax limit waived in all future yearsNo

Raises district taxes by $497,646 a year, beginning in collection year 2027 and continuing until collection year 2051, for new fire stations; waives the 5.25% property tax limit on all district taxes in all future years.

Both districts reach into Elbert County: most of the Elbert Fire Protection District and a small part of the Douglas County School District. Their numbers on Elbert County's ballot are confirmed when it is in hand.

The questions in total

Two covered questions: 1 school tax increase, 1 property tax increase.

Kim recommends No on both measures.

The districts' certified questions for the November 3, 2026 election; Elbert County's ballot is not yet in hand.

District races

These districts touch the county. Your address determines which races apply to you. Check your official ballot.

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