Elections & Registration

REGISTER TO VOTE

Eligible Georgians can register to vote through the Secretary of State’s Office.

Learn about voting in Georgia during COVID-19.

  • Make Sure You’re Eligible

    To register to vote, you must:

    • Be a citizen of the United States

    • Be a legal resident of the county

    • Be at least 17 1/2 years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote

    • Not be serving a sentence for conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude

    • Have not been found mentally incompetent by a judge

Fill Out & Submit a Voter Registration Application

  • Check for your Precinct Card

    After you register, the Secretary of State will send your precinct card to your county, who will then send it to you. Your precinct card lets you know where you need to go in order to vote. It is important to note that you don’t need to bring your precinct card to vote.

    If you have misplaced or have not received your precinct card within 3 to 4 weeks of submitting your voter registration application, contact your local county registration office to request a new precinct card or to check the status of your application. You can also verify that you’re properly registered to vote by visiting the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page and submitting your information.

  • Vote

    • View a list of upcoming elections and registration deadlines on the Secretary of State’s election calendar.

    • Locate your polling place by logging into the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page.

    • On Election Day, polling stations open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. If you can’t vote during those times, you can either vote early or send in an absentee ballot.

    • When you arrive at your polling station, you’ll need to bring a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, or voter identification card.

    • The polls offer audio ballots for voters who are blind or have low vision and booths for voters in wheelchairs. If you need help with your ballot, you can ask a family member or friend to come with you to the polls and fill the ballot in with your choices.

    • If you move, you must file a notice of your new address in writing to your County Board of Registrar’s Office, or submit a new voter registration application.

VOTE EARLY IN PERSON

Registered voters in Georgia can vote in person before Election Day.

Early voting (sometimes referred to as advanced voting) can help Georgia voters avoid crowds or find a time to vote that’s better for their schedules in the weeks prior to Election Day.

  • Make Sure You’re Registered to Vote

    You must first be registered to vote in the state of Georgia.

  • Know When Early Voting Begins and Ends

    • State law requires local elections officials to allow early in-person voting beginning on the fourth Monday prior to a primary or election, and as soon as possible prior to the runoff.
    • Early voting ends on the Friday immediately prior to Election Day.
    • The Secretary of State’s website has key dates for the current election cycle.
    • Local elections officials may allow early voting beyond regular weekday business hours, but it’s up to the county.

  • Find Your Early Voting Location

    Unlike Election Day, you do not have to vote at an assigned polling location during early voting. You may vote at any early voting location within your county. Find available early voting locations by visiting the Secretary of State’s website and selecting your county of residence from the list. You can also find available locations by logging into your My Voter Page and looking at your polling place information. If no information is available, it may be too early and you should check back closer to the early voting period.

    If you have questions about your available early voting locations or if it is closer to the early voting period and no information is posted, you can contact your county registrar for more information.

  • Vote

    • When you arrive at your early voting location, you’ll need to bring a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, or voter identification card.
    • The polls offer audio ballots for voters who are blind or have low vision, and booths for voters in wheelchairs. If you need help with your ballot, you can ask a family member or friend to come with you to the polls and fill the ballot in with your choices.
    • If you can’t vote in person – either early or on Election Day – you also have the option to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail.

VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

Georgians registered to vote can also do so by absentee ballot.

Absentee ballots are an option for registered voters who may be traveling, outside the country, serving in the military, or otherwise can’t make it to the polls on Election Day.

Learn about voting in Georgia during COVID-19.

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How Do I Vote by Absentee Ballot?

  • Make Sure You’re Registered

    To vote via absentee ballot, you must first be registered to vote.

Fill Out & Submit an Absentee Ballot Application

To vote by absentee ballot, you must first fill out, sign, and submit an absentee ballot application. You can do this online, by mail, by fax, or in person.

Submit your absentee ballot application by the specified deadline. Absentee ballots may be requested any time between 180 days prior to the election and the end of the business day on the Friday before Election Day. View a list of upcoming elections and registration deadlines on the Secretary of State’s election calendar.

    • Submit Online
      • If you request a ballot online, you will need to have your driver’s license or state-issued identification ready to reference and a valid email address.
      • Visit the Secretary of State’s online portal for absentee ballot requests.
      • Follow the portal prompts to request your ballot online. You will need submit your first and last name, date of birth, driver’s license or state-issued identification number, county of residence, address, phone number, and email address. For primary elections, you will need to request a Democrat, Republican, or Non-Partisan ballot.
      • Once you have submitted your information, you should receive a downloadable confirmation and an email confirmation.

  • Vote

    After your county elections office reviews your application, you will receive your ballot at the postal address you noted on your application. If you’re a UOCAVA voter who has requested it, you may receive it by electronic transmission. The time frame for receiving your absentee ballot will depend, in part, on the type of election being held. You can read the Secretary of State’s guide to absentee voting for details.

    1. Fill out and sign your absentee ballot according to the instructions provided. You will receive all the forms and envelopes necessary for marking and return of the ballot. Failure to complete your ballot correctly could cause your ballot not to be counted.

    2. Mail your completed ballot. For voters within the country, all absentee ballots must arrive at your county election office by Election Day. You can also drop your absentee ballot off at a drop-off location in your county. Contact your county registrar for available drop-off locations. If you’re currently a military or overseas voter and you post your absentee ballot on Election Day, make sure it arrives within 3 days.

  • Next Steps

    • Verify that your ballot was accepted by visiting the Georgia My Voter Page. Log in and look for the box labeled Absentee Ballot Request Information to find out more about your absentee ballot status.
    • It’s important to request and return your absentee ballot early. This will give your ballot enough time to travel through the mail and resolve any issues that may arise when voting by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be requested up to 180 days in advance of Election Day and must be in the elections office by the time of the closing of the polls on election night.
    • If your ballot was rejected, your county elections office will contact you with a document to “cure” or correct your ballot envelope. Contact your county registrar to get more information and find out what your options are. One of the most common reasons an absentee ballot is rejected is because it has not been properly signed. Be sure to carefully read and follow all instructions included in your absentee ballot.
    • If you do not receive your absentee ballot after submitting your application, contact your county registrar to assess your options. If there is not enough time to receive a new absentee ballot, or if for any reason you cannot have another sent to you, you may vote in person. If you attempt to vote in person because you never received a requested absentee ballot, you will have to sign a document attesting that you are only voting once.
    • If you request and return an absentee ballot, you cannot change your mind and vote in person. Once you return your absentee ballot, you have voted.

Elections Supervisor/Chief Deputy Register:

Tiffany Harris
Office: (229) 649-9838
Cell: (229) 310-0315
Email: marioncountyelect@gmail.com