2026 General Election Dates

Must be registered to vote by Oct. 5, 2026

Election Day

November 3

Early Voting

October 13 - 30

absentee ballot

Last Day Oct. 23

Check if you're registered to vote

Register to vote

Request a mail ballot

Early voting locations

Check your registration even if you’ve voted before

Georgia voters can be removed from the rolls for several reasons, including a change of residence, a felony conviction, or inactivity. If a voter doesn’t vote or update their registration for several years, they are moved to “inactive” status. If they remain inactive through two or more general elections, they are removed entirely. Checking your registration before every election — especially if you haven’t voted recently or have moved — takes less than a minute and prevents surprises on Election Day.

What to Bring

Your rights at the polls:

If you are in line at 7:00 p.m. when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Stay in line.
Voters who are 75 or older, disabled, or require assistance are permitted to move to the front of the line.
Voters with disabilities or who cannot read English may bring someone to assist them.
If your registration cannot be verified at the polls, request a provisional ballot. Do not leave without voting.

Provisional ballot — critical deadline: A provisional ballot will only be counted if you bring valid ID to your county elections office within 3 days of the election. If you cast a provisional ballot, put that deadline on your calendar immediately.

Know Your Rights

This voting information is provided as a nonpartisan public resource. It does not endorse or oppose any candidate, party, or ballot measure. For the most current information, always verify dates and locations with your county Election Office or at mvp.sos.ga.gov.

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