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Georgia Elections Calendar - 2025 and 2026

Primary Election - May 19,2026​

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:
April 19, 2026 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. . . Note: The original date is April 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - April 20
April 19, 2026 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. . . Note: The original date is April 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - April 20
April 19, 2026 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.. . Note: The original date is April 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - April 20
April 27, 2026 Early voting begins: Early voting starts the Fourth Monday prior to a primary or election; as soon as possible prior to a runoff. .
May 15, 2026 Early voting ends: Early voting ends Friday immediately prior to a primary, election or runoff. .

General Election - November 3,2026​

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:
October 4, 2026 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. . . Note: The original date is October 4, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 5
October 4, 2026 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. . . Note: The original date is October 4, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 5
October 4, 2026 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.. . Note: The original date is October 4, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 5
October 12, 2026 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 (Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October) and may be subject to change.
October 30, 2026 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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