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Georgia

Date of General Election

11/03/2020

Registration Deadlines

  • Deadline to register online, by mail, and in person: 10/05/2020

Georgia’s official election website

http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections

If you’re looking for the most up-to-date information on upcoming elections, voting options, or registration requirements, your state's election website is a great place to start. This is the official election resource of the state of Georgia, which means it's where you'll find the most accurate and reliable election information, including ways to contact your election officials.

Where to confirm your voter registration status

https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do

You must be registered to vote in order to participate in elections, whether in-person or by mail. Residents of Georgia can confirm their voter registration status online by visiting this site. Be ready to provide some personal information (e.g., name, date of birth, county/town, SSN or identification number) to confirm registration.

How to request a vote-by-mail ballot

https://georgia.gov/vote-absentee-ballot

If you know you’re registered to vote in the state of Georgia and would like to vote by mail/vote absentee, you can find out how to request a vote-by-mail/absentee ballot here. Many states allow any registered voter to request a vote-by-mail/absentee ballot, but please read your state’s instructions and requirements carefully to confirm your eligibility. You’ll need to enter some personal information (e.g., name, address, identification number) to request a ballot.
  • Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot: 10/30/2020

Your local election authority

https://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do

Similar to your state’s election website, your local election authority is a great source of credible, up-to-date election information. While the election rules for Georgia are set at the state level, your local election authority will actually run your election. For example, that's where you'll send a voter registration form or vote-by-mail/absentee ballot request form if submitting by mail. You can always reach out to your local election authority with any questions about voting.