Georgia Voting Guide
A task-focused dashboard for registration, deadlines, ID rules, ballot tools, and official election authority links for the 2026 midterms.
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State Voting Summary
In Georgia, the next general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. To participate, voters must meet the following registration deadlines — online: 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; mail: Must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; in-person: 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5.
Early voting schedule: Advance voting runs Oct. 13 through Oct. 30, including Saturdays Oct. 17 and 24. Some counties also offer Sunday voting. Absentee ballot request deadline: Your county election office must receive your absentee ballot application by Oct. 23. Ballot return deadline: Your county registrar must receive your voted ballot by the time polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
ID requirement for Georgia: Georgia requires a photo ID: a Georgia driver's license (even if expired), a free Georgia voter ID card, a U.S. passport, a military or tribal photo ID, or another government-issued photo ID. Without one, you can vote a provisional ballot and show ID to the county registrar within three days after the election. Always verify these dates and rules directly with the official Georgia election authority before Election Day.
Quick actions
Registration sourcevote.govPolling place sourcesos.ga.govBallot information sourcesos.ga.govCandidate information sourcesos.ga.govVoter Registration
- Online
- 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5
- By mail
- Must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5
- In person
- 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizen, resident of Georgia, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source.Verify at official source
Election Dates and Ballot Timing
General Election
November 3, 2026
Primary Election
May 19, 2026; runoff June 16, 2026 if needed
- Primary
- May 19, 2026; runoff June 16, 2026 if needed
- General
- November 3, 2026
- Early voting
- Advance voting runs Oct. 13 through Oct. 30, including Saturdays Oct. 17 and 24. Some counties also offer Sunday voting.Source: sos.ga.gov
- Ballot request
- Your county election office must receive your absentee ballot application by Oct. 23.Source: sos.ga.gov
- Ballot return
- Your county registrar must receive your voted ballot by the time polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.Source: sos.ga.gov
How to Vote and ID Rules
Accepted ID guidance
Georgia requires a photo ID: a Georgia driver's license (even if expired), a free Georgia voter ID card, a U.S. passport, a military or tribal photo ID, or another government-issued photo ID. Without one, you can vote a provisional ballot and show ID to the county registrar within three days after the election.
Source: sos.ga.govMail voting guidance
Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot, and no excuse is needed. If you miss the request deadline, you can still vote in person during early voting from Oct. 13 to Oct. 30 or on Election Day.
Source: sos.ga.govEverything you need to prep and track your absentee ballot securely.
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Ballot and Candidate Tools
Federal races: U.S. House and U.S. Senate.Verified official source
Statewide/local races: Statewide, legislative, judicial, and local offices vary by state and district; confirm your sample ballot with the official election authority.Verify at official source
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Georgia for the 2026 midterms?
Vote.gov lists these registration timing rules for Georgia: online - 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; by mail - Must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; in person - 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5. Eligibility rules state: U.S. citizen, resident of Georgia, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source. Check with Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division for full details.
When does early voting start in Georgia?
Advance voting runs Oct. 13 through Oct. 30, including Saturdays Oct. 17 and 24. Some counties also offer Sunday voting.
Do I need an ID to vote in Georgia?
For ID requirements: Georgia requires a photo ID: a Georgia driver's license (even if expired), a free Georgia voter ID card, a U.S. passport, a military or tribal photo ID, or another government-issued photo ID. Without one, you can vote a provisional ballot and show ID to the county registrar within three days after the election.
How do I request an absentee or mail ballot in Georgia?
Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot, and no excuse is needed. If you miss the request deadline, you can still vote in person during early voting from Oct. 13 to Oct. 30 or on Election Day. Regarding timing: Your county election office must receive your absentee ballot application by Oct. 23. And for returns: Your county registrar must receive your voted ballot by the time polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.