GeorgiaVoter🍑Guide

Welcome to the Georgia Voter Guide!

Thank you for visiting the Georgia Voter Guide, a non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Voting can be a confusing and sometimes frustrating process. Our goal is to provide a single non-partisan resource with everything you need to know about being a voter in the State of Georgia.

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Below you will find all of our articles, listed by topic area. These articles are written to help you learn more about voting, solve problems you may encounter, and guide you step-by-step to help ensure you can exercise your right to vote successfully.

Election Law Changes

In March 2021, the GA legislature passed SB202, a bill that significantly changed a number of aspects related to GA's election and voting laws. We will be updating the site to reflect these changes to help you understand them and continue to be a successful voter. Please check back soon!

Most Popular Articles

• Registering to Vote In Georgia

• Independent Voters & Party Affiliations in Georgia

• Voting Absentee (By Mail or Drop Box)

• Voting Early (In-Person)

• Absentee Ballot Drop Box Locations

• How To Check If Your Absentee Ballot Application Was Accepted

• How To Check If Your Absentee Ballot Was Accepted

• What to do if You've Lost, Never Received, or Need to Cancel Your Absentee Ballot and Vote In-Person

• Check Your Sample Ballot

• Check Your Voter Registration Status

• Find Your Polling Place or Early Voting Location

Ways You Can Vote

• On Election Day

• Early (In-Person)

• Absentee (By Mail or Drop Box)

Your Rights As A Voter

• Voters With Disabilities

• Voting With A Felony Conviction

• Getting Time Off Work To Vote

• How To Register To Vote If You Experience Homelessness

• VoteSafe: For Voters Managing a Family Violence or Stalking Situation

How to...

• Update or Change Your Voter Registration Address

• Check Your Sample Ballot

• Find Your Polling Place or Early Voting Location

• Check Your Voter Registration Status

• Vote on Georgia's New Voting Machines

• Find Your Voter Registration Number or Precinct Card

• Find Your Federal, State, and Local Voting Districts

• Become A Poll Worker

The Basics

• Registering to Vote In Georgia

• Voter ID Requirements

• Election Dates & Voter Registration Deadlines

• Information for Active Military and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

• Getting A Ride To The Polls

• Voting Information for College Students

• Independent Voters & Party Affiliations in Georgia

• Primary Elections, General Elections, Run Off Elections, Special Elections, and Presidential Preference Primaries. What’s the Difference?

Absentee Voting

• Voting Absentee (By Mail or Drop Box)

• Absentee Ballot Drop Box Locations

• How To See If Your Absentee Ballot Application Was Accepted

• How To See If Your Absentee Ballot Was Accepted

• What to do if You've Lost, Never Received, or Need to Cancel Your Absentee Ballot and Vote In-Person

• What to do if Your Absentee Ballot is Rejected

Voting Problems & Solutions

• Common Voting Problems & Solutions

• What to do if You've Lost, Never Received, or Need to Cancel Your Absentee Ballot and Vote In-Person

• What do do if Your Absentee Ballot is Rejected

• Voting With A Provisional Ballot

• What to do if Your Voter Registration Status is "Inactive"

How Elections Affect You

• Why Does Voting Matter?

• Georgia Statewide Elected Offices

• Local Elected Offices (County, City)