Georgia Matters is a nonpartisan civic education initiative focused on Georgia's primary and runoff elections. We help Georgians understand when elections occur, how the process works, and how to participate confidently — using official, publicly available information.

Georgia Matters does not endorse candidates, political parties, or policy positions. We don't engage in persuasion, advocacy, or voter targeting. All resources are informational, neutral, and accessible to a broad audience.

We work by partnering with trusted institutions — workplaces, faith communities, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits — to share clear election information, key dates, and participation tools through the relationships people already trust.

Georgia Matters is led by In Good Company in partnership with Georgians United. The initiative is also supported by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, which shares our belief that strong primary participation is good for Georgia's business climate and communities.

Georgia Matters is a nonpartisan education initiative and does not provide legal advice, conduct election administration, or engage in political advocacy.

Georgia Matters is guided by three core principles:

No. Georgia Matters never tells anyone how to vote, who to vote for, or which party to support. Our only goal is to make sure more Georgians have the information they need to participate in the runoff — if they choose to.

We believe informed participation is good for Georgia, regardless of which candidates or parties benefit.

No. Georgia Matters is completely nonpartisan and has no affiliation with any political party, candidate, PAC, or advocacy organization. We don't accept funding from political campaigns or party committees, and our content is reviewed to ensure it treats all parties and candidates neutrally.

When no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote in a Georgia primary, the top two finishers advance to a runoff. That runoff is the deciding election — the winner goes on to the general election ballot.

In many Georgia districts, the primary (and runoff) is the contest that effectively decides who holds office, because one party dominates in the general election. Yet runoff turnout typically drops sharply from the original primary, which means a small number of voters end up making the final call.

Your vote carries more weight in a runoff — not less.

It depends on your situation. For most Georgians, April 20 was the deadline to register for the full runoff ballot, including state legislative and local races.

If you are a brand new voter to Georgia or recently moved to a new county, you may still be eligible to vote in federal races only by registering on or before May 18. If that applies to you, you'll receive a limited ballot showing only federal races for your party.

Rules may vary by county, so we recommend confirming your status directly with your county registrar's office or checking at mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Only races where no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the May 19 primary will appear on the runoff ballot. The top two vote-getters from each of those races advance.

Your ballot will only show the races in your district that went to a runoff. Visit My Voter Page to see your sample ballot once it's available.

It depends on whether you voted in the May 19 primary. If you voted in the primary, Georgia law requires you to vote in the same party's runoff. If you did not vote in the primary, you can choose either party's runoff ballot when you arrive.

Georgia does not have party registration, so there is no formal record of your party preference — only whether you participated in the primary and which ballot you selected.

The runoff works the same way as the primary: show up at your polling place, choose your ballot, and vote. In the runoff, the candidate with the most votes wins — no majority threshold required. It's a straight head-to-head contest between the top two finishers from the primary.

Early voting is available June 8 through June 12. Election Day is June 16, with polls open 7 AM to 7 PM.

Visit the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov. You can check your registration status, confirm your polling place, view your sample ballot, and track your absentee ballot — all in one place.

The registration deadline for the June 16 runoff is May 18 for federal races only. For the full ballot, the deadline was April 20.

Georgia requires photo ID to vote in person. Accepted forms include:

• Georgia driver's license (valid even if expired)
• Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID
• Valid U.S. passport
• Valid U.S. military photo ID
• Valid employee photo ID from a government entity
• Valid tribal photo ID
• Student ID from a Georgia public college or university
• Free Georgia Voter ID Card (available at any county registrar's office or DDS)

Note: your voter precinct card is not a valid form of ID. Digital IDs on your phone are not accepted — you must present a physical document.

Yes. Early voting for the June 16 runoff runs June 8 through June 12. During early voting, polls are typically open 9 AM – 5 PM on weekdays. Exact hours vary by county.

Unlike Election Day, you can vote at any early voting location in your county during early voting — you're not restricted to your assigned polling place.

Yes. Any registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot — no excuse required. You can request one online, by mail, by email, by fax, or in person at your county registrar's office.

The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the June 16 runoff is June 5. Your completed ballot must be received by your county registrar by 7 PM on Election Day.

It depends on where you moved. If you moved within your county, you may be able to vote at your old polling place for this election — but you should update your registration as soon as possible. If you moved to a different county, you'll need to re-register in your new county before the May 18 deadline to be eligible for federal races.

You have the right to cast a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot allows you to vote even if your eligibility can't be confirmed at the polling place. After Election Day, your county registrar will investigate and count your ballot if you're found to be eligible.

You have three days after Election Day to resolve any eligibility issues with your County Board of Registrar.

If you need help at the polls, call the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (English) or 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (Spanish).

Georgia Matters is designed to be safe and straightforward for any organization to share — regardless of their members' political views. Here's how we protect partners:

• All content is based on publicly available information from official election authorities
• We never direct people how to vote or which candidate or party to support
• We don't collect or store personal voter data, voting choices, or ballot selections
• Partners are never required to promote specific behaviors or share personal data
• Participation by community members is always voluntary

These safeguards reduce legal, reputational, and operational risk for partners while supporting informed civic participation.

Yes — that's exactly what we're here for. The Georgia Matters toolkit is free and includes ready-to-use messages, graphics, and key dates formatted for email, social media, text, and in-person use.

Sharing nonpartisan voter education is widely accepted practice for employers, chambers, faith communities, and nonprofits. Our materials are designed to work within standard HR and communications guardrails.

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