How to Vote in 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.
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.