2026 voter guide
GA
How to vote in Georgia in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- State Primary Runoff
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Monday, October 5, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Friday, October 23, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: The fifth Monday before Election Day, unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the deadline is the close of business on the following day. By mail: Postmarked the fifth Monday before Election Day. In person: The fifth Monday before Election Day, unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the deadline is the close of business on the following day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Georgia. Received 11 days before Election Day
Returning it: Received by the time the polls close on Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedAdvance voting runs Tuesday, October 13 through Friday, October 30, 2026 at any advance voting location in your county.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
3 statewide measures are certified for Georgia's 2026 ballots so far.
Authorize Creation of Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Emergency services · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would allow the state legislature to create a fund called the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund and dedicate revenue to it.
A yes vote means: Allows the legislature to create and dedicate revenue to a Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund.
A no vote means: Does not authorize the dedicated 9-1-1 fund.
Increase Acre Limit for Conservation Use Property Tax Classification AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would raise the maximum acreage of agricultural and timber land that can be classified as bona fide conservation use property from 2,000 to 4,000 acres. Land with this classification is taxed at 40% of its value.
A yes vote means: Raises the acreage limit for conservation use property tax treatment from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.
A no vote means: Keeps the current 2,000-acre limit.
Require Nonpartisan Elections for Probate Judges AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would require probate judges in Georgia to be elected on a nonpartisan basis.
A yes vote means: Requires nonpartisan elections for probate judges.
A no vote means: Keeps the current method of electing probate judges unchanged.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Georgia?
Yes — Georgia has official online registration (deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in Georgia can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Georgia, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: The fifth Monday before Election Day, unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the deadline is the close of business on the following day. By mail: Postmarked the fifth Monday before Election Day. In person: The fifth Monday before Election Day, unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the deadline is the close of business on the following day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · State Primary Runoff: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Georgia deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Georgia election office. Found an error? Tell us.