October 5, 2026
Registration Deadline
Last day to register to vote for the November general election. Register online, by mail, or in person.
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Sep 3, 2026
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Your Vote Is Your Voice · Sep 3, 2026
Georgia Vote Matters — Your Vote Is Your Voice
November 3, 2026 General Election
61
Days Until Election Day
Your vote is your voice. Every election shapes the policies, leaders, and future of your community. Whether it is your first time voting or your fiftieth, your participation matters.
Register To Vote →/ Key Dates
Mark your calendar. Missing a deadline means missing your voice.
October 13 – 30, 2026
Early Voting
Three weeks of early voting including two Saturdays. Vote at any early voting location in your county.
August 17 – October 23, 2026
Absentee Ballot Window
Request your absentee ballot online, by mail, fax, or in person. Any Georgia voter can vote by mail for any reason.
November 3, 2026
Election Day
Polls are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you are in line by 7:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote.
/ Take Action
Official Georgia tools to get you ready to vote.
Register To Vote
Register online with your Georgia driver's license or state ID. Takes about 5 minutes.
GA Secretary of State →Check Your Registration
Use My Voter Page to verify your status, find your polling place, and view your sample ballot.
My Voter Page →Find Your Polling Place
During early voting, go to any location in your county. On Election Day, vote at your assigned precinct.
My Voter Page →Request Absentee Ballot
Any Georgia voter can vote by mail for any reason. Request your ballot online and track it with BallotTrax.
Absentee Portal →/ What To Bring
Georgia requires a valid photo ID to vote. You can use any of these.
Georgia driver's license — even if expired
Georgia state-issued photo ID card
Valid US passport
Valid US military photo ID
Student ID from a Georgia public college, university, or technical school
Valid tribal photo ID
Government employee photo ID — federal, state, county, or city
No photo ID? Georgia offers a free Voter ID card at any county registrar's office or Department of Driver Services location. You can also vote a provisional ballot and provide ID within three days after the election.
AI Voting Assistant
Powered by AI · Nonpartisan
Have a question about voting in Georgia? Ask our AI assistant. It can help you with registration, polling locations, voter ID requirements, absentee ballots, key dates, and your rights at the polls.
Ask A Question →/ Know Your Rights
You have the right to vote. Know how to protect it.
In Line By 7 PM
If you are in line at your polling place by 7:00 PM, you have the right to vote — no matter how long the line takes.
Provisional Ballot
If your eligibility is questioned, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot. It will be counted once your eligibility is confirmed.
No Intimidation
It is illegal for anyone to intimidate, threaten, or coerce you at the polls. If it happens, report it immediately.
Assistance Available
If you need help reading the ballot, operating the machine, or have a disability, you may bring someone to assist you or ask a poll worker for help.
/ Problems Voting? Get Help Now
If you encounter problems at the polls, cannot find your polling location, or face any difficulty voting, call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline.
/ Official Georgia Resources
Direct links to the tools and information provided by the State of Georgia.
My Voter Page (MVP)
Registration status, polling locations, early voting sites, sample ballot, absentee tracking, elected officials.
mvp.sos.ga.gov →Online Voter Registration
Register to vote online with your Georgia driver's license or state ID.
registertovote.sos.ga.gov →Absentee Ballot Portal
Request your absentee ballot online and track its status through the system.
securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov →Elections FAQ
Answers from the Georgia Secretary of State on registration, voting, absentee ballots, and more.
sos.ga.gov →2026 General Election
Official election page with key dates, videos, and links for the November 3 general election.
sos.ga.gov →Vote411 Georgia
Nonpartisan voter guide with candidate information, deadlines, and polling details.
vote411.org →/ Support Our Work
Georgia Vote Matters is a nonpartisan initiative of Black Lives Matter Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation helps us reach more voters and strengthen civic engagement across the state.