Voting in Georgia

Election Dates

  • April 22

    Voter Registration Deadline

  • May 10

    Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • April 29 - May 17

    Early Voting Period

  • May 21

    Election Day

Voter Suppression Hotline | (866) OUR-VOTE

Early In-Person Voting

Early Voting begins on Monday, April 29th and ends on Friday, May 17th.

To find Early Voting polling locations, zoom into your county below or visit the Secretary of State’s website.

Absentee Voting

  • Absentee ballots may be requested any time between 78 and 11 calendar days prior to Election Day. The last day to request is May 10th.

  • Once received, fill out and sign the absentee ballot according to the included instructions.

  • Mail your completed ballot to the County Registrar's office or drop off at a dropbox location.

Election Day Voting

  • Election Day Information

    • Election Day and final day to vote is Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    • Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm

    • As long as you are in line by 7 pm, you will be able to cast your ballot!

    • Voter Suppression Hotline | (866) OUR-VOTE

  • What to Bring to the Polls

    • Government issued photo ID or Voter ID

    • Water and a snack for long lines

    • A translator, if you need one

Know Your Rights

Know your rights as a voter

You have a right to:

  • Bring a translator of your choice into the voting booth with you!

  • Request a provisional ballot if the poll worker says your name isn’t on the registered list

  • Request a new ballot if you made a mistake

Be sure to:

  • Go to the correct polling location

  • Have an acceptable form of ID with you and ensure your voter information matches the information on your ID

  • Turn your phone off or put it away before going into the voting booth

Voting this year with SB202 changes:

Absentee/Vote by Mail:

  • Voters must submit a photocopy of a form of ID with their absentee ballots:

    • GA ID or Driver’s License

    • Unexpired license from another state that has a photo

    • Expired GA Driver’s License or State ID

    • Georgia government employee photo ID

    • US Passport

    • US Military Photo ID

    • Tribal ID

    • Student ID from a Georgia public college or University

  • Voters can also provide the following:

    • Utility bill, pay check, pay stub, government check, or other government document. These document must show the voter's name and address.

    • SSN. If a voter doesn't have their state ID or driver's license, they can also provide the last four digits of their social security number.

  • The Absentee Ballot Request Period has been shortened significantly. It is now 109 days shorter than previous elections.

  • Voters can only apply for an absentee ballot until 11 days before Election Day

  • A new Date of Birth requirement has been added to Vote by Mail envelopes