Get Ready to Vote

5 Steps to Vote

Everything you need to prepare for the November 3 general election. Work through these five steps and you’ll show up ready.

Step 1

Confirm Your Address & Voter Status

Before anything else, make sure you’re registered to vote and that your information is current.

Take two minutes to check:

  • Your registration status
  • Your name and address
  • Your voting precinct

If anything needs updating, do it early. The voter registration deadline is October 5.

How can I look up my precinct?
Voters can check their registration status and voting precinct at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Reach out to your local voter registrar for detailed information about county, city, and congressional districts.
Check Status
Sample official Georgia voter precinct card showing voting district information
Step 2

Save Key Dates on Your Calendar

The November 3 general election has a few dates worth locking in now: the registration deadline, early voting, the mail-ballot request deadline, and Election Day.

Putting these on your calendar now means less last-minute stress later.

Download this iCal:

Save Dates
Georgia 2026 midterm key dates
Step 3

Decide When & How to Submit Your Ballot

Georgia offers multiple ways to vote. Pick the one that works best for you.

Options include:

  • Voting early in person
  • Voting on Election Day
  • Voting by mail, if you are eligible

Voters with disabilities can check the latest information here. Deciding ahead of time helps avoid last-minute stress.

Vote in Person Vote by Mail
A person placing mail into a USPS mailbox painted with an American flag
Step 4

Find Your Polling Place

Polling locations can change between elections.

Look up:

  • Where you can vote early
  • Where to vote on Election Day
  • The hours of operation

Plan your visit the same way you would plan an appointment or errand.

Find My County Election Office Pick a Polling Place
A voter at a polling station beneath a large VOTE sign
Step 5

Preview Your Ballot & Research the Races

Ballots vary by location, and in November every voter gets the same ballot regardless of party.

Before you vote, take a few minutes to:

  • See which races will appear on your ballot
  • Understand what offices are being decided
  • Note any local races or the three constitutional amendments

Need to research a candidate or issue? Stick with:

  • Official election resources
  • Nonpartisan voter information sites
  • Local election offices
Research Candidates & Issues View Your Ballot
Georgia 2026 general election races on the ballot

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