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2026 Georgia Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Georgia, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Georgia

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 15, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Georgia mandates in-person early voting starting the 4th Monday before Election Day (about 19 days) through the Friday before, including at least one mandatory Saturday.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 5, 2026
Voter registration closes 29 days (about 4 weeks) before the election; Georgia has no same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 23, 2026
No excuse is required; absentee ballot applications must be received by the county registrar at least 11 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Georgia's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    April 30, 2026 – May 17, 2026
    Georgia mandates in-person early voting starting the 4th Monday before Election Day (about 19 days) through the Friday before, including at least one mandatory Saturday.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    April 20, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days (about 4 weeks) before the election; Georgia has no same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    May 8, 2026
    No excuse is required; absentee ballot applications must be received by the county registrar at least 11 days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by May 19, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
  2. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Primary Runoff · CompletedShow details

    If required

    In-person early voting
    May 28, 2026 – June 14, 2026
    Georgia mandates in-person early voting starting the 4th Monday before Election Day (about 19 days) through the Friday before, including at least one mandatory Saturday.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    May 18, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days (about 4 weeks) before the election; Georgia has no same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    June 5, 2026
    No excuse is required; absentee ballot applications must be received by the county registrar at least 11 days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by June 16, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
  3. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 15, 2026 – November 1, 2026
    Georgia mandates in-person early voting starting the 4th Monday before Election Day (about 19 days) through the Friday before, including at least one mandatory Saturday.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 5, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days (about 4 weeks) before the election; Georgia has no same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 23, 2026
    No excuse is required; absentee ballot applications must be received by the county registrar at least 11 days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

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Boots on the ground

Georgia Family Policy Council

Frontline Policy Council

Cole Muzio, President

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15 Perry Street, Ste 373, Newnan, GA 30263

Frontline Policy Council is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Georgia.

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