Your vote is your voice. Whether you’re voting for the first time or just need a refresher, this page has everything you need to participate in Georgia elections.
The MVP website provides the following information:
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Voter registration status
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Mail-in application and ballot status
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Poll location
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Advanced voting locations
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Elected officials
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Registration information on file with the county office
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Sample ballot for the upcoming election
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE
Voters can find the correct polling location for the upcoming election by visiting the My Voter Page (MVP) on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.
2026
ELECTION
DATES
Mark your calendar. These are the deadlines that matter.
Special election runoffs (April 7) - you can only vote in the runoff if you were already registered to vote for the special election.
Judicial Election (Nonpartisan, May 19 — held alongside the primary; runoff June 16 if needed). Judicial candidates are nonpartisan and appear on all ballots regardless of party.
Unlike partisan races, there is no November general election for judges — May 19 is it. The winner takes office January 1, 2027.
General Primary Election — May 19
• Voter Registration Deadline: April 20
• Early Voting: April 27 through May 15
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: May 8
• Election Day: May 19
General Election — November 3
• Voter Registration Deadline: October 5
• Early Voting: October 13 through October 30
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: October 23
• Election Day: November 3
Registration must be completed at least 29 days before any election. If you recently moved, update your address at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Your polling location may have changed.
REGISTER
TO VOTE
To vote in Georgia, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Georgia and the county where you wish to vote, and at least 18 years old on Election Day.
How to register:
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Online (fastest): Visit registertovote.sos.ga.gov. You’ll need a Georgia Driver’s License or State ID.
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By paper: Pick up a form at your local library, post office, or county elections office.
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Automatic registration: You may be automatically registered when you apply for or renew a Georgia driver’s license.
Check your registration even if you’ve voted before. Georgia voters can be removed from the rolls for several reasons, including change of residence, 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.
WAYS TO
VOTE IN
GEORGIA
Frequently asked questions
WHAT TO
BRING
Photo ID is required to vote in person in Georgia. Acceptable forms include:
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Georgia Driver's License or State ID
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U.S. Passport
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U.S. Military ID (must contain your photo)
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Employee ID issued by a U.S. or Georgia government entity (must contain your photo)
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Tribal ID (must contain your photo)
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Student ID from a Georgia public college or university on the Secretary of State's approved list
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Georgia Voter ID card (free — available at your county Election Office or any DDS office)
Important: Physical ID only — digital or phone-based IDs are not accepted at the polls.
Don't have an accepted ID? You can still cast a provisional ballot and then present valid ID at your county registrar's office within 3 days after the election.
KNOW
YOUR
RIGHTS
Your rights at the polls:
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If you are in line at 7:00 p.m. when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Stay in line.
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Voters who are 75 or older, disabled, or require assistance are permitted to move to the front of the line.
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Voters with disabilities or who cannot read English may bring someone to assist them.
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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.
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If you believe that your rights are being violated, The Democratic Party of Georgia's VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE is:
1-888-730-5816
Georgians can call OR text that number, and it operates in six languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, and Vietnamese.
OTHER
VOTER
SITUATIONS
Voting from Abroad: What Georgia Students Need to Know
Students studying abroad can still vote in Georgia elections — and they're not limited to federal races only.
Using a UOCAVA ballot (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) as an "Overseas Temporary Resident," students can vote in federal, state, and local races. The key is requesting a paper/mail ballot rather than electronic delivery, which is only available for federal elections.
How to do it: Complete the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) at fvap.gov. The FPCA handles everything in one form — it registers you to vote, updates your registration if you're already registered, and requests an absentee ballot for all elections that year.
Need help? Call or text the Democratic Party of Georgia's Voter Protection Hotline at 888-730-5816. Available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, and Vietnamese.