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 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