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Georgia, you’ve been on our minds since 2018. Are you tired of winning yet? We hope not, because there's a lot to get done in 2022. Read up on how to vote on in Peach State and get that 🍑 to the polls!

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Key Dates

Oct 11

Voter Registration Deadline

Oct 28

Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline

Oct 17 – Nov 4

Early Voting Period

Nov 8

Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline

Nov 8

Election Day

Georgia Voter Guide

  • How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?

    Go to votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter to check your registration or get registered. We're working with BallotReady to make this as easy as possible for you, so don't fuck it up.

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  • Can I register the same day I want to vote?

    Sadly, no. So do it now! Then reward yourself with a cookie.

    Register to Vote

  • Can I vote by mail?

    Yes! As long as you're registered, you can request to have your ballot mailed to you, you just have to do that by October 28th for the general election. Then, you can fill it out and mail it back by November 8th for the general election and as soon as possible for the general runoffs. This is called an absentee ballot. You can request your absentee ballot here.

    REQUEST HERE

  • Can I vote early?

    Yes! For the general election, early October 17th-November 4th. In some locations, early voting is also available on Sunday.

  • Do I need an ID?

    Yes, yes you do. A Georgia driver's license, a free Georgia voter ID card, a U.S. passport, a Military ID, or government-issued employee ID, Tribal ID, or certain student IDs will work. Get the details of what you need from VoteRiders.

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  • How do I cast my ballot?

    If you are voting absentee/by mail, you can return your ballot by mail or in-person. For in-person voting, polling places will be open from 7am to 8pm (varies by municipality), and you can find the polling place closest to you here.

    Find Your Polling Place

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since you last voted…

Since 2020, it’s become harder to cast your ballot in Georgia. Here are the changes you need to pay attention to:

When making a plan to vote…

  • You now have to include an ID number from a Georgia-issued ID (driver’s or identification card) when applying for an absentee ballot.
  • You’ll also need to include that ID number (or the last four digits of your SSN) on the outer envelope (it’ll be covered when it’s sealed, don’t worry).
  • Early voting is now the two Saturdays before Election Day, only. (Some places may also be open on Sunday – check your county website for details.)
  • There’s now a deadline for requesting your absentee ballot: eleven days before the election (we did the math – that’s October 28th.)
  • Third party groups that help distribute absentee ballot applications will need special forms that indicate that it didn’t come from the government. They also can’t pre-fill anything or fill it out for you anymore.

When casting your vote…

  • It’s now a felony to return someone else’s absentee ballot (with exceptions for the disabled and others with caretakers).
  • Drop boxes are now legal in Georgia – but check your county website for info on the locations and hours, since those may have changed since 2020.
  • It’s now illegal to take a photo of a completed ballot or vote marker. (Why?)
  • It’s now illegal to observe someone else completing their ballot.
  • There’s now a hotline that goes to the secretary of state’s office where you can report suspected voter intimidation, fraud, or illegal election activities. (No way this gets abused… right?)

Resources

  • Find the details on accessible voting in your state, including early voting, Election Day voting, mail voting, and accessible mail voting tools for people with print disabilities.

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  • Get your absentee ballot here!

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  • Need to show Voter ID? Not sure what kind? Get the specifics in your state here.

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