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Georgia Elections Calendar - 2024 and 2025

Presidential Primary Election - March 12,2024​

Presidential Preference Primary is held on the second Tuesday in March. GA Code § 21-2-191

Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

March Presidential Primary Election Election's Important Dates:
February 12, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline In Person: You can go to your local county board of registrars' office or election office, public library, public assistance office, recruitment office, schools, and other government offices for a mail-in registration form. Voter registration is a county function. Georgia counties issue precinct cards after reviewing and processing applications. Please allow the county at least 3 to 4 weeks before contacting your county.
February 12, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: Download, complete, and mail a voter registration application. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election.
February 12, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline Online: Register to vote online through the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election.
February 19, 2024 Early voting begins: Early voting starts the Fourth Monday prior to a primary or election; as soon as possible prior to a runoff. . Note: Be aware that this date falls on a holiday (President's Day, 3rd Monday in February) and may be subject to change.
March 8, 2024 Early voting ends: Early voting ends Friday immediately prior to a primary, election or runoff. .

Primary Election - May 21,2024​

Congressional and State Primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in May.

Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

May Primary Election Election's Important Dates:
March 14, 2024 Absentee Ballot Request Begins: EARLIEST DAY FOR A VOTER TO REQUEST A MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT. .
April 22, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline In Person: You can go to your local county board of registrars' office or election office, public library, public assistance office, recruitment office, schools, and other government offices for a mail-in registration form. Voter registration is a county function. Georgia counties issue precinct cards after reviewing and processing applications. Please allow the county at least 3 to 4 weeks before contacting your county. .
April 22, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: Download, complete, and mail a voter registration application. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election.
April 22, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline Online: Register to vote online through the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election.
April 29, 2024 Early voting begins: Early voting starts the Fourth Monday prior to a primary or election; as soon as possible prior to a runoff. .
May 10, 2024 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: LAST DAY TO SUBMIT ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION. .
May 17, 2024 Early voting ends: Early voting ends Friday immediately prior to a primary, election or runoff. .

General Election - November 5,2024​

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

November General Election Election's Important Dates:
September 21, 2024 Absentee Ballot Request Begins: EARLIEST DAY FOR A VOTER TO REQUEST A MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT. .
October 7, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline In Person: You can go to your local county board of registrars' office or election office, public library, public assistance office, recruitment office, schools, and other government offices for a mail-in registration form. Voter registration is a county function. Georgia counties issue precinct cards after reviewing and processing applications. Please allow the county at least 3 to 4 weeks before contacting your county.
October 7, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: Download, complete, and mail a voter registration application. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election.
October 7, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline Online: Register to vote online through the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election.
October 15, 2024 Early voting begins: Early voting starts the Fourth Monday prior to a primary or election; as soon as possible prior to a runoff. . Note: Be aware that the original date (October 14) falls on a holiday (Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October).
October 25 , 2024 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: LAST DAY FOR A VOTER TO REQUEST A MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOT. .
November 1, 2024 Early voting ends: Early voting ends Friday immediately prior to a primary, election or runoff. .

NOTES​

This page contains dates and deadlines information on elections occurring in Georgia

Election dates,voter registration deadlines,early voting, absenstee voting, and voting hours apply to statewide elections in most cases. However, Check with your Town Clerk for the hours of voting, and voter registration deadlines as they vary by town. Please be advised that these dates are updated regularly but are subject to scheduling changes at the local level.

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