Georgia Voting Information

GEORGIA: GET READY TO VOTE

10/5/26Voter Registration Deadline
10/13/26Start of Early Voting
10/23/26Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline
10/30/26End of Early Voting
11/3/26Election Day

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GEORGIA VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In Georgia, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online, or visit your county board of registrars to register in-person.

Voter Registration Deadline: The Georgia voter registration deadline is October 5th. Registration applications sent by mail must be postmarked by this deadline.

Online Applications: Oct. 5
Applications by Mail: Postmarked by Oct. 5
In-Person Applications: Close of Business on Oct. 5

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Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter can vote via absentee ballot in Georgia. No excuse is required.

When can absentee ballots be requested? Absentee ballots may be requested any time between 78 and 11 calendar days prior to an election.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: All absentee ballot applications must be received by Oct. 23.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Oct. 5

The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk will mail or issue absentee ballots to all eligible applicants starting 29 days before an election.

How to return an absentee ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
In-Person: Return your ballot at the County Board of Registrars.
At a Ballot Drop Box: Check with your county elections office to find out what drop box locations are available closest to you. Click here to find drop boxes in your county.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: 7:00 PM on Nov. 3

Ballots must be received before polls close on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

How to track your ballot: Click here

Early Voting

Who can vote early in Georgia? Any registered voter can vote early in Georgia. No excuse is required.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 13

Georgians have 3 weeks of early voting before Election Day.

Last Day of Early Voting: Oct. 30

Early voting ends on the Friday before an election.

*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here