The next election in Georgia is Georgia General Runoff Election on .
More than 1,620 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including U.S. House of Representatives - Georgia 2nd Congressional District to city offices like Muscogee County Municipal Judge.
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in Georgia by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 29 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Georgia varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared with your GA Drivers License number or GA State issued ID number. If you do not have a GA Drivers License or GA ID you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you do not possess a GA Drivers License, State issued ID, or Social Security number you will be able to indicate this on the application and a unique identifier will be provided for you.
Federal law requires you to provide your full GA Drivers License number or GA State issued ID number. If you do not have a GA Drivers License or GA ID you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. Providing your full Social Security number is optional. Your Social Security number will be kept confidential and may be used for comparison with other state agency databases for voter registration identification purposes. If you do not possess a GA Drivers License or Social Security number, a unique identifier will be provided for you.
You must have a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) with signature on file with DDS.
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
Be prepared with your GA Drivers License number or GA State issued ID number. If you do not have a GA Drivers License or GA ID you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you do not possess a GA Drivers License, State issued ID, or Social Security number you will be able to indicate this on the application and a unique identifier will be provided for you.
Federal law requires you to provide your full GA Drivers License number or GA State issued ID number. If you do not have a GA Drivers License or GA ID you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. Providing your full Social Security number is optional. Your Social Security number will be kept confidential and may be used for comparison with other state agency databases for voter registration identification purposes. If you do not possess a GA Drivers License or Social Security number, a unique identifier will be provided for you.
You must have a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) with signature on file with DDS.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Georgia can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Georgia, you need to be registered to vote at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming Georgia General Runoff Election, your voter registration application must be:
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No, Georgia does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote during early voting or on Election Day. You must register at least 29 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Georgia, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 29 days in advance.
Georgia residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Georgia, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 17 and a half may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Georgia gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming Georgia General Runoff Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Georgia’s Secretary of State website.
For the Georgia General Runoff Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 22 days before Election Day and ends 4 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the Georgia Secretary of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Georgia’s voter ID laws:
If you do not have one of the six acceptable forms of photo ID, the State of Georgia offers a free ID card. An ID card can be issued at any county registrar's office or Department of Driver Services Office, free of charge.
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in Georgia.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with your county elections office to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Georgia, you can find more information on this page from the Georgia Secretary of State.
According to the Georgia Secretary of State, all registered Georgia voters may vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail after you've requested a ballot, you may still be able to vote in-person as long as you bring your absentee ballot to the polls with you.
Georgia requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Georgia’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Georgia Secretary of State website. Accessed July 17th, 2024.
Vote Early in Person | Georgia.gov. Accessed July 24, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Vote in Person on Election Day | Georgia.gov. Accessed August 5, 2024.
Voter Identification Requirements | Georgia Secretary of State. Accessed August 5, 2024.
Voting Assistance for People with Disabilities | Georgia Secretary of State. Accessed August 5, 2024.
Georgia Ballot Tracker. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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