2024 Election: Voting guide for November election in Georgia

When does early voting begin in Georgia?

The 2024 presidential election is swiftly approaching, with early voting starting soon. Here's what you need to know about advance voting in Georgia.

ATLANTA - Early voting begins Oct. 15 in the state of Georgia.

Here is some important information to know:

Important Election Dates

Last day to register to vote: Monday, Oct. 7
Early voting: Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Friday, Nov. 1
Last day to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Oct. 25
Absentee ballots due: Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 7 p.m.
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Runoff Election (if needed): Tuesday, Dec. 3

Voting Overview

Register to vote: Visit the Secretary of State's website or check your status on the My Voter Page.
Absentee voting: Available to all voters, but you must request a ballot; it’s not automatic.
Early voting: Available to all registered voters at any early voting site in your county.
Election Day voting: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID.

Recent Voting Changes

Voter rolls: A 2024 law allows officials to remove voters up to 45 days before the election if eligibility is challenged.
Time off to vote: Workers now get up to two hours off to vote during early voting.
District maps: New maps may affect who appears on your ballot.
Absentee voting: A 2021 law shortened the voting window and added ID requirements.

Voting stickers are seen in the Georgia primary on election day, May 24th, 2022 at Ponce DeLeon Library in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, by phone, or in person. Use the Georgia Secretary of State’s website or visit your local election office.

Absentee Ballot Requests

Request starting Aug. 19. Deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 25. Submit your request online, by mail, phone, or in person.

Returning Absentee Ballots

Return in person, by drop box (by Nov. 1), or by mail (postmark by Election Day). Include your ID number on the outer envelope.

Early Voting

Early voting runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1. Some counties offer Saturday or Sunday voting.

Election Day Voting

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. Vote at your assigned polling place.

Voter ID Requirements

A photo ID is required to vote in person. If you don’t have one, you can get a free ID from the Department of Driver Services or your county election office.