Georgia

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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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Runoff Voter Registration Deadline
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Runoff Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline
Runoff Election Day
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How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?
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Can I register the same day I want to vote?
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Can I vote by mail?
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Can I vote early?
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Do I need an ID?
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How do I cast my ballot?
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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 November 25th.)
- 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
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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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