How to Vote in Georgia

Flag of Georgia
“Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation”
Capital: Atlanta Nickname: The Peach State Admitted: 1788 (4th state) Electoral Votes: 16
State Bird: Brown Thrasher State Flower: Cherokee Rose
Registration Deadline 29 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Strict photo ID
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes 16

Voter Registration in Georgia

The voter registration deadline in Georgia is 29 days before Election Day.

Georgia offers online voter registration.

Georgia has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Georgia, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

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Voter ID Requirements in Georgia

Georgia requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.

Early Voting in Georgia

Yes — Georgia offers early voting.

Begins 17 days before Election Day; mandatory Saturday voting, optional Sunday voting

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Georgia

Absentee and mail-in voting in Georgia: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot; photo ID number required on application

Polling Hours in Georgia

Polls in Georgia are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Georgia

Felony voting rights in Georgia: After completion of sentence.

After You Vote in Georgia

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Georgia Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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