Early Voting in Georgia: Dates, Hours, and How It Works

How early voting works

Georgia calls it Advance Voting: you vote in person at designated county sites before election day, no excuse needed. Unlike election day — when you must use your assigned precinct — you can use any early-voting site in your county. Bring the same photo ID you'd use on election day.

When it happens

For general elections, advance voting begins the fourth Monday before election day and runs about three weeks, including at least two Saturdays — for the November 3, 2026 general, that's roughly October 12 through October 30. Runoffs are shorter: counties open advance voting as soon as possible (June 6–8 for the June 16, 2026 runoff, varying by county) and it always ends the Friday before election day — June 12 for this runoff.

Why vote early

Shorter lines, flexible locations, and a buffer for surprises — if there's a problem with your registration or ID, you have time to fix it and still vote. Poll workers also tend to have more time to help during early voting than on election day.

Finding your early-voting site

Sites and hours vary by county and are listed on the Georgia My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov) under 'Advance Voting Locations.' Larger counties run multiple sites; smaller counties may have just the registrar's office. Hours are commonly 7am–7pm but check your county.

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