Georgia General Election
Last update: Oct 15, 2026 01:05 a.m. EDT
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Registration Summary
Georgia offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Georgia by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.
Voting Summary
Georgia allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Georgia offers early voting.
19 days to Election Day!
- Early voting has started! You can vote early until Oct 30. Dates and times may vary by location.
- Vote by mail: request your absentee ballot online by Oct 23.
- Visit the Georgia website to find where to vote.
- You may need to show an ID when you vote in person. See the “Do I need to bring an ID?” section below to learn more.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Georgia's website.
How can I check the status of my mail ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot on Georgia’s website.
How do election officials keep voting secure?
Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.
Visit the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your local election office to learn about opportunities in your area.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?
You can look up where to vote on Georgia's site.
Can I vote early?
- Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
- Learn more about voting early in Georgia.
- Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Georgia’s site to find where to vote early.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Georgia.
Acceptable forms include:
- any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
- Georgia driver's license, even if expired
- valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the US Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of the state
- valid US passport ID
- valid US military photo ID containing your photograph
- student photo ID card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school
- valid tribal photo ID containing your photograph
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. You will need to provide a copy of your ID within three days after the election to your County Board of Elections and Registration. If you do so, your provisional ballot will be counted as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote.
Can I register to vote online?
- Georgia offers online voter registration.
- To register online in Georgia, you are required to provide your valid Georgia driver’s license number or your ID card number issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). If you don’t have a Georgia driver’s license or ID card issued by DDS, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.
Can I vote early?
Yes, Georgia offers early voting.
- You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
When can I vote early?
- You can vote in person before Election Day between Oct 13 and Oct 30. Dates and times may vary by location.
Where can I vote early?
- Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Georgia's site to find where to vote early.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Georgia.
Acceptable forms include:
- any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
- Georgia driver's license, even if expired
- valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the US Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of the state
- valid US passport ID
- valid US military photo ID containing your photograph
- student photo ID card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school
- valid tribal photo ID containing your photograph
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. You will need to provide a copy of your ID within three days after the election to your County Board of Elections and Registration. If you do so, your provisional ballot will be counted as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote.
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the Georgia voter registration form.
- Be sure to read the instructions carefully and fill the form out completely. Send the completed form to your local election office.
- If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.
How do I vote by mail?
In Georgia, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Request a mail ballot online using the Georgia Absentee Ballot Application system. You can also fill out the mail ballot application and mail or return it in person to your local election office.
What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?
If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.
How do I return my ballot?
- Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
- You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.
- Find a ballot drop off location near you.
- If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.
What do I need to do if I’ve moved?
What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to update your registration record with your new address.
Watch this video about voting by mail from the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
- You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.
- Learn more by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division website or contacting your local election office.
What are key deadlines for this election?
Registration deadlines
- In-person at local election office : Oct 5 close of business
- Online : Oct 5
- By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 5
Absentee ballot deadlines
- Request ballot (received by) : Oct 23
- Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 3 close of polls
- Return ballot in person : Nov 3 close of polls
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Georgia.
Acceptable forms include:
- any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
- Georgia driver's license, even if expired
- valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the US Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of the state
- valid US passport ID
- valid US military photo ID containing your photograph
- student photo ID card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school
- valid tribal photo ID containing your photograph
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. You will need to provide a copy of your ID within three days after the election to your County Board of Elections and Registration. If you do so, your provisional ballot will be counted as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division website, if available.
How do I get help registering to vote?
TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Georgia you must:
- be a United States citizen
- be a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you want to vote
- be at least 17.5 years old (you must be 18 to vote)
- not be serving a sentence for conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude
- not have been judicially determined to be mentally incompetent, unless the disability has been removed
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
- Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
- Send the application to your local election office.
- It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
- Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
- States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then:
- You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
- If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Georgia. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
How can I check my voter registration status?
You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Georgia's voter registration lookup tool.
Watch this video about how to check your registration status from the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division.
How do I contact my state election office?
Which election office should I contact?
- In Georgia, your local election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
- The Secretary of State, Elections Division oversees elections and election administration in Georgia. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.