Voting Resources
Dear Georgians,
As you may know, there is a federal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. I believe the right to vote is fundamental and that every eligible Georgian should be able to access the ballot box. I want to provide some information to help you prepare to make your voice heard, because your vote is your voice, and your voice is your human dignity.
You can check your voter registration, change voter information, or register to vote here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/olvr-home. If you have questions about your registration, contact your county election office, which you can find here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices. The last day to register to vote or change your voter registration in the 2026 general election is October 5, 2026.
Georgia voters have three ways to cast a ballot: (1) early voting in-person, (2) absentee voting by mail or drop box, and (3) Election Day voting at your assigned polling location.
- Early Voting in person begins on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 and will continue through Friday, October 30, 2026.
- You can vote at any early voting location in your county, and you can find voting location information here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/advanced-voting-location-information.
- Make sure you confirm that you have valid voter identification, which you must bring with you when casting your ballot.
- You can find the list of acceptable IDs here: https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements.
- Georgia offers free state-issued identification cards for voters who do not have another form of ID. You can obtain that at any office of the Department of Driver Services or your county voter registration office.
- During early voting, polls are typically open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Some counties may offer Sunday voting. Exact hours may vary.
- Absentee Voting by mail or drop box
- Applications for absentee ballots must be received by your county registrar by Friday, October 23, 2026 (11 days prior to the election). You can submit a request online, by mail, or in-person.
- The completed ballot must be received by your county registrar no later than close of the polls on Election Day either by mail, hand delivery, or drop-box.
- Please contact your county for more information about your drop box location: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices.
- Election Day voting at your polling location
- You can vote in person at your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote.
- You can find your polling location here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.
- Make sure you confirm that you have valid voter identification, which you must bring with you when casting your ballot. You can find more information here: https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-voter-identification-requirements
- Please see the details above to make sure you have the correct ID.
Researching your ballot questions and candidates in advance can help you make an informed choice and save time on election day. You can view your sample ballot here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.
If you have a good faith belief you are properly registered in your county, you have the right to vote with a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot will count if your eligibility can be determined within three days after Election Day by your County Registrar’s office.
You can read more about provisional ballots here: https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting#Provisional%20Ballot%20Voting%20Guide.
Georgia law permits overseas voters to request and receive a ballot electronically for federal elections. You can find more information about this option here: https://sos.ga.gov/page/military-and-overseas-voting.
All ballots postmarked by the date of the primary, election, or runoff will be counted if received within three days of Election Day. The ballot will not be accepted if it is returned by fax or email.
Georgia law requires that all counties provide polling places that are accessible to people with disabilities.
- Any voter who is 75 years of age or older, or who is disabled and requires assistance in voting, may vote immediately at the next available voting compartment or booth without having to wait in line.
- Every polling place in Georgia is equipped with at least one touchscreen voting unit that will allow you to vote while sitting in a chair or wheelchair.
- Voters may navigate their ballot using Visual Mode, which allows voters to navigate their ballot using an available accessibility device and visual display.
- Voters may navigate their ballot using Audio Mode, which allows voters to use headphones to navigate an audio ballot using an available accessibility device.
- Voters may also use an Audio Tactile Interface (ATI) to navigate through and make selections to their ballot.
- You can read more about voting assistance for people with disabilities here: https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities.
State law requires that voter lists be made available to the public, including names and addresses of registered voters. Georgia has a program called VoteSafe to provide for the confidentiality of residence addresses of certain registered voters who have been, or may be, subject to acts of family violence or stalking or who currently reside in a family violence shelter. You can learn more about the VoteSafe Program, including eligibility and application requirements, here: https://sos.ga.gov/page/votesafe.
Our democracy relies on dedicated poll workers to facilitate free and fair elections. If you are interested in being a poll worker for a future election, you can learn more and apply here: https://sos.ga.gov/form/secure-vote-serve-poll-official.
The Georgia Secretary of State maintains an Elections Frequently Asked Questions page here: https://sos.ga.gov/page/elections-faq#. If you have further questions, contact your local office, which you can find here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices.
If you believe you have experienced voter intimidation or would like more information on your rights as a voter, you can find information on the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division’s website here: https://www.justice.gov/crt/voting-section or reach out to them by phone here: (202) 307-2767. You can also report complaints and reports of voter intimidation or illegal election activities through the Georgia Office of the Attorney General. You can learn more here: https://law.georgia.gov/resources/election-fraud-complaint-hotline.
If you have questions about how to vote in your state, you can find more information and resources by state here: https://vote.gov/
The most powerful words uttered in our democracy are “the people have spoken.” As a U.S. Senator for all Georgians, I will always fight for the freedom to vote to ensure all eligible voters have their voices heard at the ballot box.
Keep the faith,
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock