Early &
Mail-in Voting
in Georgia

Warning: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it's submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Georgia.

Note - this information below may change for your state due to ongoing litigation and legislation. This page will be updated within 24 hours of any change.

Request Your Mail-in BallotEarly Voting
Vote Before Election Day
Vote Early In Person
12/14/2020
Early Voting Begins
12/31/2020
Early Voting Ends
Vote By Mail Deadlines
01/01/2021
Deadline to Request Ballot (Received by)
01/05/2021
Deadline to Return Ballot (Received By)
In-Person Early Voting

You can vote early in your state before Election Day. Early voting begins on 12/14/2020 and ends on 12/31/2020

Advance voting locations for the January 5th United States Senate Runoff Election can be found here.

How Vote By Mail Works in Georgia

Voting by mail is a two step process in Georgia. For the January 5, 2021 United States Senate Runoff Election, follow these steps. Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. The deadline for your application to be received is January 1st. Step 2: Complete and return your ballot ASAP.

  • Return in person to your local elections office or county designated drop box on or before January 5th at 7 p.m.
  • Or stamp and return by mail to your local elections office so that it is received by January 5th. We recommend mailing your ballot at least two weeks before as the post office is not always reliable. The best intentions or postmark will not matter if your ballot is received after January 5th - your ballot will not count.
Please contact you local elections office for information on December 1st runoff elections for local and state races.

Request Your Ballot See Your Ballot Look Up Ballot Drop Off Locations
You may vote by mail for any reason

You don’t need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You can vote by mail for any reason.

Remember to Sign Your Return Ballot

After you have completed your ballot, sign the oath on the return envelope. Be sure that your signature matches your signature on file with the state! If you registered online or at the DMV, check the signature on your license. If the signature does not match, your ballot could be tossed and will not count.

How You Can Return Your Mail-in Ballot
By Mail

You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.

In Person
  • Local elections office
  • Drop box
Look Up Ballot Drop Off Locations
Make Sure Your Mail-in Vote Counts

Click here to track your ballot. Your state offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted. You will be contacted if there is a challenge to your ballot before Election Day. You must address the challenge before Election Day. Get your ballot in early so that you have a chance to address any issues.

Haven't used your ballot?

If you would like to vote in person, return your unused absentee ballot to your polling site and request an in-person ballot on Election Day.

Election Protection Hotline

The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition was formed to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection works year-round to advance and defend the right to vote.

Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.

More about voting in Georgia

Find your polling place, ID laws, and more about voting for the first time below.

Voting Info for Georgia First Time Voter Info