The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections convened on June 23, 2025, to discuss the results of the recent special primary election for the public service commissioner. The meeting began with a presentation highlighting the board's key priorities, which include enhancing the voter experience, ensuring election integrity, improving operational efficiencies, and upgrading technology.

The official results revealed that there were 508,223 active voters in DeKalb County, with a total of 29,108 ballots cast, resulting in a turnout of 5.73%. The breakdown of ballots showed that 2,053 were processed on Election Day, 8,730 during early voting, and 297 absentee ballots were accepted. Additionally, 28 provisional ballots were recorded.

The presentation noted the top early voting locations, with Memorial being the most popular, accounting for 21% of the votes. Other notable locations included Dunwiddie, Tucker Reed Library, Emory, and New Life Community Center.

The board also discussed absentee voting, indicating that 297 domestic ballots were accepted, while UOCAVA ballots were not applicable due to the absence of a federal race. The meeting highlighted the reasons for rejected ballots, which included missing or incorrect identification and signatures.

Election Day turnout was significantly higher than early voting, with Election Day votes being 2.4 times that of early voting. The board operated 147 polling places and employed 971 poll workers, utilizing 298 poll pads, 1,249 touch screens, and 158 scanners.

The meeting concluded with acknowledgments to the election staff, poll workers, and community partners for their contributions to facilitating fair and accessible elections. The board emphasized its commitment to continuous improvement in the electoral process.