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Effingham SPLOST trails by 140 votes in unofficial results

Effingham County's unofficial election-night report shows the proposed one-percent SPLOST renewal trailing by 140 votes, 12,440 No to 12,300 Yes, with all 20 precincts reporting.

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Published Nov 3, 2026

Effingham County's unofficial election-night report shows the proposed one-percent SPLOST renewal trailing by 140 votes, 12,440 No to 12,300 Yes, with all 20 precincts reporting.

The six-year tax proposal was intended to fund countywide and municipal capital work including parks, public-safety facilities, a health department, a library, roads and drainage.

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The county elections board has scheduled pre-certification for November 6; the result should not be described as final until certification evidence is available.

LocationEffingham County
JurisdictionEffingham County
ScopeRegional
StageMajor Plan Change
LinksEffingham County · SPLOST renewal
Sources and documents3 sources
↗ Effingham County Elections and Registration — November 3, 2026 unofficial and incomplete election results↗ Effingham County Elections and Registration — November 3, 2026 unofficial and incomplete election results↗ Effingham County Elections and Registration — November 3, 2026 unofficial and incomplete election results

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