Voter Registration Deadlines & Key Dates
Staying informed about voter registration deadlines is essential to making your voice heard. Whether you’re voting in a local election or a national one, planning ahead ensures you’re ready to cast your ballot on time.
Check Your Status and Key Election Dates
Visit Georgia’s My Voter Page (MVP) to:
- Verify your voter registration status
- View upcoming election dates
- Find your polling location
- Request an absentee ballot
You鈥檒l also find a complete list of deadlines for voter registration, absentee ballot requests, and early voting periods specific to your county.
Early and Absentee Voting in Georgia
Georgia allows all registered voters to vote early or by absentee ballot鈥攏o excuse required.
Key reminders:
- Early voting typically begins three weeks before Election Day.
- Absentee ballots must be requested in advance and received by Election Day to be counted.
- Early voting times and locations vary by county, so be sure to check with your local elections office.
For students on or near the Georgia Southern Statesboro campus, early voting is often hosted at Russell Union. Be sure to check for updates from your county elections office each election cycle.
Election Day Information
Polls in Georgia are generally open from聽7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.聽on Election Day. You must vote at your assigned polling place, which can be found through the聽MVP Portal.