Georgia 2026 voter’s guide: Republican Party ballot questions

When Georgia voters go to the polls on May 19 for the state’s primary, voters choosing a Democratic or Republican primary ballot will see several questions in addition to the various offices up for election.

Every primary, the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Georgia Republican Party place non-binding questions on the ballot for their voters. The questions typically relate to hot-button issues or future priorities.

County parties can also place additional questions on their local ballots.

For 2026, Georgia Republicans put the following eight questions on the party’s primary ballots:

1. Should Georgia enact the strongest election integrity measures possible which may include hand marked paper ballots, fines for counties that refuse to maintain current voter rolls, and restrictions on no-excuse absentee voting to restore trust in elections?
2. Should Georgia prohibit judges from releasing criminal defendants accused of murder and other felonies without posting secure bail?
3. Should Georgia extend the death penalty to include sexual crimes against children?
4. Should the United States Constitution be amended to limit the number of Supreme Court Justices to a maximum of nine to prevent partisan court packing schemes?
5. Should Georgia require public school systems to make all instructional materials and library content publicly accessible online for parental review?
6. Do you support making Georgia energy-independent by prioritizing American oil/gas production, reducing regulations, and delivering low energy costs for families?
7. Do you support banning cellphone use in Georgia public schools to improve student focus, safety, and discipline?
8. Should Georgia enact laws punishing state and local law enforcement who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in the deportation of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes?

The Democratic Party of Georgia also placed two of its own questions on party ballots.