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.
You can vote early in your state before Election Day. Early voting begins on 10/16/2023 and ends on 11/03/2023
Early voting begins on the fourth Monday prior to a primary or election. It ends on the Friday immediately prior to Election Day. You may find your early voting locations using the Georgia voter portal.
Voting by mail is a two step process in Georgia. Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. The deadline for your application to be received is October 27th. Step 2: Complete and return your ballot ASAP.
You don’t need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You can vote by mail for any reason.
After you have completed your ballot, sign the "Oath of Elector" on the outside of 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.
If voting by mail, no ID is required, but the signature will be compared to the signature on the voter registration form.
You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.
Your absentee ballot can be returned, by mail or in person, by a family member or by a person living in the same house as you.
Look Up Ballot Drop Off LocationsClick here to track your ballot. Your state offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted.
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. You will be asked to sign a document stating that you are only voting once.
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Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.
Find your polling place, ID laws, and more about voting for the first time below.