5 Steps to Vote

STEP 1

Confirm your address and voter status

Before anything else, make sure you are 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.

  • Voters can check their registration status and voting precinct at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. Reach out to your local voter registrar for detailed information about county, city, and congressional districts.

Check status
Sample official election mail for voting district 010, West 122, Athens, Georgia, with voter information and a red label indicating 'Voting District Information'.

STEP 2

Save key dates on your calendar

Primaries follow a different timeline than November elections.

At a minimum, know:

  • The date of the May primary

  • The early voting period

  • The deadline to request a mail ballot if you plan to vote by mail

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

Download this ical:

save dates
2026 key dates including primary registration deadline, early voting days, absentee ballot deadline, primary election day, and runoff date, with specific dates and descriptions.

STEP 3

Decide when and how to submit your ballot

Georgia offers 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 check the latest information here.

Deciding ahead of time helps avoid last minute stress.

Vote in person
Vote by mail
Person opening the top of a white USPS mailbox painted with a red, white, and blue American flag design.

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.

pick a place
People voting at a polling station with a large sign that says "VOTE" and features an American flag.

STEP 5

Research Candidates and Issues and See your ballot

Ballots vary by location and party primary.

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 propositions

Need to research a candidate or issue? Stick with:

  • Official election resources

  • Nonpartisan voter information sites

  • Local election offices

Research Candidates and Issues

View Your ballot
Graphic showing the outline of Georgia with a list of elections and government positions in white text on an orange background, titled "Georgia 2026 Primary Elections".

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