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1. What are the voting hours on election day?

The polls are open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm.

2. How far ahead must I be registered in order to vote?

You must be registered 30 days in advance of election day.

3. What can I do if I am not certain where I vote?

Your voting precinct is listed on your voter card. If you do not have your card, you can call the election office at (706) 517-1400 (option 7) to ask or you may log onto the Secretary of State website. There is a poll locator on the website that is easy to use. In most instances, you will vote at the same location as a neighbor.

4. Do I need to bring the voter card I received in the mail to the polls?

No, that card is only used to inform you of your polling place. It cannot be used for identification purposes.

5. What identification do I need to bring to the polls?

Any one of the following:

• A Georgia driver’s license, even if expired
• A valid photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of Georgia
• A valid U.S. passport
• A valid U.S. military photo ID
• A valid tribal photo ID

6. Why am I not able to vote for people in different parties on primary election day?

Primaries are not really elections; they are a nominating process used by the political parties to choose candidates to be placed on the general election ballot in November. Georgia law permits a voter to participate in the primary of the voter’s choice.

7. Can I change parties if there is a runoff primary?

No, you must vote the same party ticket which you voted in the primary.

8. Can I vote in a primary runoff if I did not vote in the primary?

Yes, you may choose either party ballot.

9. When is absentee voting available?

Absentee ballots are available 45 days prior to election day or 21 days prior to a special election.

10. When is early voting open?

Early voting is open Monday through Friday during the week before the election. There is no early voting or absentee voting on the Monday before election day.