Where Do I Vote in Georgia? Everything to Know for Election Day 2026

Voters heading to the polls for the November 3, 2026 general election must cast ballots at their assigned precincts between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., according to official information from Georgia.gov, Savannah Morning News, and WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta. Anyone standing in line by 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.

While early in-person voting ran from October 13 through October 30, 2026, and allowed voters to visit any early-voting location within their county, Election Day rules require voters to go specifically to their designated, assigned polling precinct, as reported by Georgia.gov, Savannah Morning News, and WSB-TV.

What identification is required to vote?

Voters must show a valid photo identification before casting a ballot. According to Georgia.gov and WSB-TV, accepted forms of identification include:

• Georgia driver's license, even if expired
• U.S. passport
• U.S. military photo ID
• Valid employee photo ID from a U.S., Georgia, county, municipality, board, or authority entity
• Valid student photo ID from a Georgia public college, university, or technical school
• Valid tribal photo ID
• A free voter ID card issued by a county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services

Voters who cannot confirm their identity or address at the polls may request a provisional ballot. WSB-TV reported that first-time voters must provide a copy of their ID within three days after the election to the County Board of Elections and Registration for the provisional ballot to be counted.

What are the key races and ballot measures?

The general election ballot features prominent statewide and federal contests alongside three constitutional amendments, as reported by WSB-TV. The gubernatorial race features Keisha Lance Bottoms against Rick Jackson, while the U.S. Senate race pits incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff against challenger Rep. Mike Collins. Voters will also decide over a dozen statewide races and seats for all 14 of the state’s U.S. Congressional Districts.

The three ballot amendments include:

• Amendment 1: A tax break for farmers and timber growers that would increase the maximum qualifying acreage from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres.
• Amendment 2: Probate judge elections, requiring all probate court judges in Georgia to be elected in nonpartisan elections without political party affiliations.
• Amendment 3: Allows the state legislature to create a special "next generation 911 fund" to set aside funding exclusively for expanding, maintaining, and operating 911 systems and upgrades.

What are the rules for absentee ballots?

Absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026, according to Georgia.gov and Savannah Morning News. Ballots can be dropped off at designated drop boxes or County Board of Registrar's offices by the 7:00 p.m. deadline. For Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) ballots, Georgia.gov reported that the last day they will be accepted is November 6, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.

For questions or assistance, voters can contact the Georgia Secretary of State office in metro Atlanta at 404-656-2871, reach the office elsewhere in Georgia at 877-725-9797, or contact the State Call Center at 1-800-GEORGIA (1-800-436-7442), as outlined by Georgia.gov.