Elections - Historical Notes

The following is a listing of acts for Houston County which affected the elective process, but which have been superseded or repealed. They are listed here for historical and reference purposes. Also referenced below is an act which repeals prior law without providing new substantive provisions.

1. Private Acts of 1933, Chapter 621, allowed election officers or judges in Houston County to mark the ballot for any voter who declared himself unable to do so, due to blindness or other physical disability.
2. Private Acts of 1939, Chapter 563, established the Eleventh Voting Precinct at Arlington, to be referred to as the "Hunter's Box." Private Acts of 1941, Chapter 36, repealed this act.
3. Private Acts of 1941, Chapter 36, created the Ninth Civil District of Houston County, defining its boundaries and providing for the election of officials. This Civil District was to be known as the "Black Bottom Voting Precinct".
4. Private Acts of 1953, Chapter 148, fixed the voting places in the Fourth Civil District of Houston County.
5. Private Acts of 1955, Chapter 212, fixed the voting places in the Third and Fifth Civil District of Houston County.