Make Your 2026 Vote Count!

Get all the facts to be a voter for the 2026 election.  Where to register?  When is the primary?  What is my precinct?  How do I get more information?  We answer all of these questions in the 2026 voting cycle

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Voting by Mail in Georgia: Absentee Ballots Step by Step

Non-partisan · Updated June 11, 2026

Who can vote by mail

Any registered Georgia voter may request an absentee ballot — Georgia is a no-excuse state. You don’t need to be sick, traveling, or elderly. You do need to request it for each election (or check the box for the full cycle if you’re 65+, disabled, or a military/overseas voter).

How to request one

Apply online at the Georgia Secretary of State’s absentee portal, or submit a paper application to your county registrar. Applications open 78 days before an election and must arrive at least 11 days before election day. You’ll need your driver’s license or state ID number.

Filling it out correctly

Use blue or black ink, fill the oval completely, and — critically — complete the oath envelope including your ID number and signature. Most rejected mail ballots fail on envelope mistakes, not the ballot itself. Seal everything in the provided envelopes.

Getting it back on time

Your ballot must be RECEIVED by 7pm on election day — a postmark is not enough. Mail it at least a week out or use an official county drop box (available during early-voting hours), or hand-deliver it to your county election office. You can track its status on the My Voter Page.

Changed your mind?

If you requested a mail ballot but decide to vote in person, bring the mail ballot to be canceled, or sign an affidavit if you never received it. You will not be turned away — but tell the poll worker about the outstanding ballot.

Get Ready To Vote (clickable documents)

  1. OFFICIAL BALLOT – November 3, 2026 – General and Special Elections (Go to www.mvp.sos.ga.gov to download your personal OFFICIAL BALLOT)
  2. NAACP DeKalb County Branch Key Voting Strategy
  3. What’s On the Ballot (Major Offices)
  4. Why We Should Vote
  5. What IDs are Acceptable for In-Person Voting
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U.S. Congressional District 13 Special Election Runoff

Election Date: August 25
Early voting: August 15 – August 21 
First Day to Request Absentee Ballot: Now
Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot: August 14
Registration Deadline:  July 27
 
To be eligible to vote, you must be registered to vote in the 13th Congressional District. Please consult the Georgia My Voter Page (https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov) to determine your eligibility.
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General/ Special Election 
Election Date: November 3
Early voting: October 13-October 30 
First Day to Request Absentee Ballot: August 17
Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot: October 23
Registration Deadline: October 5
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What’s on My Ballot?

In 2026, Georgia voters will decide on several key leadership roles and local issues. Depending on where you live, your ballot may include:
 
Federal and Statewide Offices
  • One of Georgia’s two seats in the U.S. Senate
  • All 14 of Georgia’s Congressional Districts
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor
  • Secretary of State and Attorney General
  • Commissioners of Agriculture, Insurance, and Labor
  • State School Superintendent
  • Public Service Commissioner
Legislative and Judicial Offices
  • All seats in the Georgia General Assembly are up for election
  • Nonpartisan elections for several Justices
  • Nonpartisan elections for appellate judges
  • Local circuit judges across the state
Local Government and Community
  • Sheriffs, District Attorneys, Probate Court Judges, and Superior Court Clerks
  • Local representation for your school district
  • City council members and mayors in certain jurisdictions
Ballot Measures and Special Items
  • Proposed changes to the State Constitution or new state laws
  • Local tax or policy issues such as SPLOST
 
To see a personalized sample ballot or check your registration status, visit the Georgia My Voter Page. 

Special Georgia Legislative Session: June 17th

This special session was called by Governor Brian Kemp to consider redrawing Georgia legislative maps. This action is a result of the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court decision.
 
The decision in the case of Louisiana v. Callais weakens the 1965 Voting Rights Act that prevented racial gerrymandering, saying now redistricting done by party lines does not violate the protections of the act.
 

In Justice Samuel Alito’s words, the court will more or less “turn a blind eye” toward partisan gerrymandering, according to Bernard Fraga, which gives many states the opportunity to now redraw their districts and break up voting blocks without violating the Voting Rights Act. Bernard Fraga, a political scientist, author and professor at Emory University in Atlanta told USA TODAY in an interview.

his special session was called by Governor Brian Kemp to consider redrawing Georgia legislative maps. This action is a result of the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court decision.
 
The decision in the case of Louisiana v. Callais weakens the 1965 Voting Rights Act that prevented racial gerrymandering, saying now redistricting done by party lines does not violate the protections of the act.
 
In Justice Samuel Alito’s words, the court will more or less “turn a blind eye” toward partisan gerrymandering, according to Bernard Fraga, which gives many states the opportunity to now redraw their districts and break up voting blocks without violating the Voting Rights Act. Bernard Fraga, a political scientist, author and professor at Emory University in Atlanta told USA TODAY in an interview.

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As the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the NAACP actively works with our more than 2,000 branches to inform and encourage civic engagement through voter registration activities and public forums, and actively opposes voter discrimination and other policies that make it more difficult for citizens to cast their ballot.

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