+ Am I Required To Vote For Everything On The Ballot?

No. The act of leaving one option blank on a ballot while filling out other options is commonly referred to as undervoting. For example, a voter that is permitted to cast one vote for a presidential candidate and does not select a candidate, or a voter who has only cast two votes in a contest allowing three, has undervoted. Voters have the right to undervote if they choose to do so.

+ What Are The Election Day Voting Hours?

Polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot.

+ Where do I vote on Election Day?

On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. You can find your assigned polling location on your voter registration card, by logging into the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, or by contacting your County Board of Registrar's Office.

Polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot.

+ How do I obtain an absentee ballot?

To vote by absentee ballot, you must first fill out, sign, and submit an absentee ballot application. You can do this online, by mail, by fax, or in person. Submit your absentee ballot application by the specified deadline. Absentee ballots may be requested any time between 78 days prior to the election and the end of the business day on the Friday before Election Day.

+ Can I give my voted absentee ballot to someone else to return for me?

Not unless you are a physically disabled voter. A physically disabled voter can designate a relative (spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, and in-laws) or an individual residing in the same household to return his or her voted ballot in person or by mail to the registrar or absentee ballot clerk.

+ Does a voter card serve as a form of identification for voting?

No, voters are required to provide a valid form of a state or federally issued identification.

+ If I request an absentee ballot, can I change my mind and still vote at my regular polling place?

If the ballot has been voted and returned to and received by the board of registrars, then the absentee ballot shall be deemed to have been voted. No other ballot shall be issued. If you still have the absentee ballot and give it to the poll manager of the precinct in which your name appears on the electors list, then the elector may vote a regular ballot.

If you have not received an absentee ballot, or if you have returned the absentee ballot, but the registrars have not received the ballot, you may cancel the absentee ballot by appearing in person before the registrar or absentee ballot clerk and making a written request to have the ballot marked “cancelled.” After satisfying themselves as to your identity, the registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall grant the request and notify the managers of your precinct to permit you to vote in person at that precinct.

Canceled absentee ballots are handled in the same manner as those returned too late to be cast.

+ I lost my voter registration card. How can I get another one?

If your voter registration card has been lost, damaged, or stolen, you can replace it by contacting your state or local election office.

+ How long does it take to get my Voter ID Card in the mail?

It takes around 2-6 weeks to receive your Voter ID Card in the mail.

+ Do I have to vote at my designated polling place?

On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. You can find your assigned polling location on your voter registration card, by logging into the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, or by contacting your County Board of Registrar's Office. Georgia voters are also permitted to vote at designated polling locations in-person during the Early Voting period preceding the election.

+ What do I do if I don’t have a government ID?

You can now go to the Department of Driver Services or your local Board of Election Office to obtain your free voter identification card. Don’t forget to take one of the following documents with you: a photo identity document, documentation showing the voters date of birth, evidence that the person is registered to vote in this state (voter card) or documentation showing the voters' name and address of residence.

+ Is it too late to register to vote? When is the last day?

The Voter Registration Deadline for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) is October 7, 2024. However, Voter Registration Deadlines change with each election. View a list of upcoming elections and registration deadlines on the Georgia's Secretary of State’s election calendar.

+ I may already be registered but I don’t know. How do I know if I’m registered to vote?

You can check on your voter registration status on the My Voter Page.

+ Can I register to vote online?

If you have a valid Georgia’s driver license or state ID, you can register online.

+ I just moved to a new state yesterday. Can I register to vote in that state right now?

Check the Georgia Secretary of State's website for the state you currently reside in for details.

+ I am in the Armed Forces. How do I register to vote?

For Service Members, their families, and those living overseas, you can register to vote on the Federal Voting Assistance Page.

+ I am a student. Can I register to vote at my school address?

If you are living on-campus at a Georgia University or College, you are eligible to register as a Georgia resident using your school address. If you are a Georgia resident living outside of your district, you can request absentee or vote early before the general election to vote in your local district’s elections. For more information click here.

+ I was previously convicted of a felony. Can I register to vote?

If you have served your time, paid your fines, and no longer on probation or parole, you are eligible to register to vote. 

+ Do I need to re-register if I’ve moved?

Yes, you need to re-register to update your district and polling location to reflect your new place of residence. Please visit the online voter registration page to get started with the voter registration process.

+ Do I need to be 18 to register to vote?

In the state of Georgia, you have to be at least 17 ½ years old to register to vote and you must be 18 years old on or before the election date.

+ Do I need a form of identification to vote by Absentee ballot?

YES, voters now need to submit a driver’s license number, state ID number or voter identification number when both requesting and returning absentee ballots.