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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.
Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s My Voter Page. Contact your county election office if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.
Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.
Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.
Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents outlined on the secretary of state’s website.
Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.
Visit Georgia.gov for more information about absentee voting and to download the application.
Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.
Use the secretary of state’s My Voter Page or Georgia BallotTrax to track your absentee ballot.
Early in-person voting, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.
Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.
For voting times and locations, check with your county election office or visit My Voter Page or the secretary of state’s website.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check My Voter Page or contact your county election office. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.
View sample ballots on My Voter Page when they become available.
You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on the secretary of state’s website.
If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card from the Department of Driver Services or any county election office.
Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.
Georgia’s voting system offers accessibility devices for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.
If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.
If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.
Find more information about voting with a disability on the secretary of state’s website.
Editor’s note: This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.
Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the New Haven Register and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the AARP Bulletin, the Hartford Business Journal and other publications.
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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Georgia’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/24/24 by <b>Natalie Missakian</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/elecciones-guia-para-votar?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-GA-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Important dates and election information</b></h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9d/cf/11ab015f42e4b157c40079c75bcf/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote:</b> Monday, Oct. 7</li><li><b>Early in-person voting: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1</li><li><b>Last day to request an absentee ballot:</b> Friday, Oct. 25</li><li><b>Last day for absentee ballots to be received: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.</li><li><b>Election Day:</b> Tuesday, Nov. 5</li><li><b>Runoff Election (if needed): </b>Tuesday, Dec. 3<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span></li><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and visit<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span> to check your registration status.<br><br></li><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Available to all eligible Georgia voters, but absentee ballots are not sent out automatically; you’ll need to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request and apply for one</a></span></span>. <br><br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Also called advanced voting, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this option</a></span></span> is available to all registered voters. You can vote at any early polling site in your county. <br><br></li><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<b> </b>Bring an <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">acceptable photo ID</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in Georgia</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li>A 2024 law allows election officials to remove voters from the rolls up until 45 days before the election if their eligibility has been successfully challenged. Previously, challenges were permitted through Election Day. The law defines probable cause needed for a challenge.<br><br></li><li>A law passed in 2023 requires employers to allow workers to take up to two hours off to vote during the early in-person voting window. Previously, time off was required only on Election Day.<br><br></li><li>Congressional and state legislative maps approved by Georgia lawmakers in December 2023 have been upheld by a federal judge. The redrawn maps may change district boundaries and affect which candidates appear on your ballot. <br><br></li><li>A 2021 voting law shortened the absentee voting window, introduced new ID requirements for mail ballots and set rules for drop boxes, among other changes. Litigation over parts of the law is ongoing. Check back for updates.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Voter registration </b></h2></span></span><p>The deadline to register for the general election is Monday, Oct. 7.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the Georgia secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote#Online%20Registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Voter Registration System</a></span></span>. You will need a valid driver’s license or a state identification card issued by the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/new-licenseid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> postage-paid voter registration application</a></span></span> and return it to the secretary of state’s office. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license or state identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number or have the state provide you with a unique identification number.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request a voter registration application. Or call the elections division of the secretary of state’s office at 404-656-2871. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Or you can register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia Department of Driver Services</a></span></span>. You can also pick up and submit a voter registration form at public libraries, public assistance and other government offices, military recruitment stations and colleges. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Checking your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Check your registration status on the secretary of state’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My Voter Page</a></span></span>. Contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> if you don't receive a precinct card in the mail within two to four weeks after submitting your application. A precinct card proves you’re registered to vote and tells you where to vote, but you’re not required to have it with you when you vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is not available in Georgia.<br><br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dc/8f/b13bf07a41acbfe744d05d5143a2/400-georgia-vote-2024.jpg" alt="People come out to Vote in the Georgia Primary" width="400" height="267" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter holds up her sticker after casting her ballot in Atlanta. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Megan Varner/ Washington Post</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Requesting an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>Any eligible registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25, for the general election.<br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> absentee ballot request portal</a></span></span> on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> to submit an absentee ballot <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/Absentee_Ballot_Application_20212.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application</a></span></span> online. Or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download a form</a></span></span> and email it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and mail it to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone:</b> Call <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> to request an application and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail, fax, email or hand-deliver it to your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Download and print an application from<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registering-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span> and take it to<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><p>Absentee ballot applications require a valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number, the last four digits of a Social Security number or other identifying documents <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Absentee%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">outlined on the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Certain voters — including military members and their families, those 65 and older and people with disabilities — can make a single request that absentee ballots be sent for every election this year, except special elections. Everyone else needs a separate request for each election and runoff.<br><br>Visit Georgia.gov for more <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">information about absentee voting and to download the application</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning your absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Completed absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail. Be sure to include your driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, on the outer envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>In person: </b>You, a family member or a person living in your household can hand-deliver your ballot to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> on Election Day, but make sure to get it there before the polls close.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Bring your ballot to a drop box in your county by the close of early voting on Friday, Nov. 1. Check with <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span> for locations.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Mail completed ballots to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your county election office</a></span></span>. Mail your ballot at least seven days before the election to help ensure it arrives by the time polls close on Election Day. Postage is required.</li></ul><p>Use the secretary of state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://georgia.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Georgia BallotTrax</a></span></span> to track your absentee ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Early%20Voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Early in-person voting</a></span></span>, also called advanced voting, is available to all registered voters at any early voting location in your county.<br><br>Early voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Nov. 1. Saturday voting will be offered on Oct. 19 and 26. Some counties may offer Sunday voting.<br><br>For voting times and locations, check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span> or visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can vote only at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. To find your polling location, check <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> or contact your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<br><br>View sample ballots on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Voter Page</a></span></span> when they become available.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>You must show an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license (even if it’s expired) or any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID. Find a full list of acceptable photo ID on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br>If you don’t have an acceptable form of photo identification, you can get a free voter ID card<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dds.georgia.gov/voter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> from the Department of Driver Services</a></span></span> or<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span>any <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county election office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability </h2></span></span><p>Counties are required by law to provide accessible polling places.<br><br>Georgia’s voting system offers <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accessibility devices</a></span></span> for people with disabilities, including audio ballots for visually impaired voters and booths for voters in wheelchairs.<br><br>If you need help voting in person, you can choose anyone to assist you except for your employer or union officer, a candidate on the ballot or a candidate’s immediate relative. If you registered as a voter with a disability, your absentee ballot may be returned by someone in your household or your caregiver.<br><br>If you’re 75 or older or have a disability and require assistance, you can vote at the next available booth without waiting in line.<br><br>Find more information about voting with a disability on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">secretary of state’s website</a></span></span>.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the </i>New Haven Register <i>and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the </i>AARP<i> </i>Bulletin<i>, the </i>Hartford Business Journal <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work </a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Georgia. 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