August 17, 2026
PASSEDAbsentee Ballot Requests Open
First day you can request an absentee ballot for the general election. Request online through My Voter Page, or by mail, fax, email, or in person at your county elections office.
/ Key Dates
Sep 3, 2026
/ Key Dates
Georgia 2026 Election Calendar · Sep 3, 2026
2026 Georgia Election Calendar
General Election
61
Days Until November 3, 2026
Polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you are in line by 7:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote.
/ General Election Timeline
Every deadline that matters between now and Election Day.
October 5, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register to vote for the November general election. Register online, by mail (postmarked by this date), or in person.
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Begins
Three weeks of early voting starts. Vote at any early voting location in your county — you are not limited to your assigned precinct during early voting.
October 17, 2026
First Saturday Early Voting
Georgia requires early voting on the second and third Saturdays before Election Day. Some counties also offer Sunday voting.
October 23, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Last day to request an absentee ballot. If you have already requested one, track its status on My Voter Page.
October 24, 2026
Second Saturday Early Voting
Second mandatory Saturday of early voting. Check your county for Sunday availability.
October 30, 2026
Early Voting Ends
Last day of early voting. After this, your next chance to vote is Election Day at your assigned polling place.
November 3, 2026
Election Day
Polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You must vote at your assigned precinct on Election Day. Bring a valid photo ID. If you are in line by 7:00 PM, you will vote.
November 23, 2026
Runoff Early Voting (If Needed)
If any race finishes without a majority, early voting for the runoff runs November 23 through November 25. This is a very short window due to Thanksgiving.
December 1, 2026
General Election Runoff (If Needed)
Georgia requires winners to receive a majority of votes. If no candidate clears 50%, the top two advance to a runoff.
/ What's On The Ballot
November 3 is not just one race. Here is what Georgia voters will decide.
Federal
U.S. Senate
One of Georgia's two Senate seats
Federal
U.S. House
All 14 Congressional districts
Statewide
Governor
Open seat — no incumbent running
Statewide
Lieutenant Governor
Second in command to the Governor
Statewide
Secretary of State
Oversees Georgia elections
Statewide
Attorney General
Top legal officer in Georgia
Statewide
More Statewide Offices
Superintendent, Insurance Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner, Public Service Commission
Local
State Legislature & Local
All State House and Senate seats, county commissions, school boards, judges, and more
See exactly what is on your ballot by logging into My Voter Page.
View Your Sample Ballot →/ Early Voting
Skip the Election Day lines. Vote early at any location in your county.
Early voting runs October 13 through October 30, 2026
You can vote at any early voting location in your county — you are not limited to your assigned precinct
Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM — some counties open as early as 7 AM or close as late as 7 PM
Saturday voting is required on the second and third Saturdays before Election Day (October 17 and October 24)
Some counties also offer Sunday voting — check your local schedule
Bring a valid photo ID — the same ID required on Election Day
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