Georgia
Population
10,617,423
Voting-Age Pop.
7,254,693
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 5, 2020
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationNo
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ID RequiredYes
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Registered Georgia voters can vote by absentee ballot.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
On Oct 12, early voting begins for the November general election and special election.
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
Oct 5 is the last day a person may register and be eligible to vote in the November general election.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
Georgia law requires residents to show photo identification when voting in person. You are not required to provide identification when you vote absentee by mail. If you do not have one of the six acceptable forms of photo ID, the State of Georgia offers a free ID card. An ID card can be issued at any county registrar's office or Department of Driver Services Office free of charge.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - sos.ga.gov
Federal
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Valid US Passport
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Valid US Military Photo ID
State
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Georgia Driver's License
Even if expired
Other
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Any Valid State or Federal Government Issued Photo ID
Including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
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Valid Employee Photo ID
From any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state
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Valid Tribal Photo ID
Additional Voting Resources
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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