Voters in DeKalb are picking their government leaders in Tuesday's primary election, a decision that has the potential to change the county's direction.

Major positions are on the ballot, including CEO, district attorney, county commissioners, judges and state legislators.

» FIND OUT MORE: DeKalb Voter Guide

Officials expect about 25 percent turnout, which means each vote carries more weight than in higher-turnout November elections.

Tuesday’s primary is when many seats will be decided in DeKalb. The county’s voting population leans heavily Democratic, and Republicans rarely win countywide general elections in November.

Among the top races:

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and then results will begin to come in.

Please return to AJC.com for updates.

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