Early voting for Georgia’s November 3, 2026 general election runs from October 13 through October 30, 2026, according to the Georgia Secretary of State. You get three weeks of early voting, including two Saturdays, and your county may also offer Sunday voting. You can vote early at any early-voting location in your own county.
What date does early voting start in Georgia?
The Secretary of State’s November 3, 2026 General Election page lists in-person early voting as October 13th to 30th. The Secretary of State’s 2026 election calendar lists the same advance voting window, so these are the dates you need for this cycle.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | Last day to register to vote for the November 3 election |
| October 13, 2026 | In-person early voting starts |
| October 23, 2026 | Last day to request an absentee ballot, as listed on the Secretary of State’s page |
| October 30, 2026 | Last day of in-person early voting |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| November 23 to 25, 2026 | Early voting for the runoff, per georgia.gov, if a runoff is needed |
| December 1, 2026 | General Election Runoff, if a race needs one |
How does early voting work in Georgia?
The georgia.gov site describes early voting as one of the ways to vote. It is the in-person option that happens before Election Day, and you can vote at any early-voting location in your county, so you can pick the one that is most convenient for you.
The Secretary of State’s November 3 page says to find a site that is convenient and has the shortest line, and to look for the list of sites in your county and voting hours. To find locations, use My Voter Page. You can find early voting locations there, and your county’s list gives each site’s hours.
For more on early voting hours and sites, see our guide to early voting hours today.
What photo ID do I need to vote early in Georgia?
The Secretary of State’s voting guide says you’ll need a government-issued photo ID to verify your identity. Cobb County’s advance voting page says voters must show one of six types of Photo ID. Confirm the accepted types with your county registrar before you go.
If you do not have an ID card, check with your county registrar’s office about obtaining one.
If poll workers cannot confirm your identity, address or other required information, you may request a provisional ballot, which counts once the issue is resolved with your County Board of Registrars. The two official sources give different windows: georgia.gov’s 2026 general election page says to resolve it by the end of the next day, and the Secretary of State’s voting guide says a provisional ballot counts if your eligibility is confirmed within three days after Election Day, so contact your county board of registrars as soon as you can.
For the full set of ID rules, see our guide to voter id laws.
I requested an absentee ballot. Can I still vote early in person?
If you requested an absentee ballot and want to vote in person instead, ask your county registrar whether you need to cancel it in writing before you go. Ask your county registrar’s office how to submit that request before you go.
The absentee request deadline is Friday, October 23, 2026. Early voting runs through October 30, 2026, and polls are open on Election Day, November 3. Confirm with your county registrar how a missed absentee request affects your options.
Can I vote on Election Day if I miss early voting?
Yes. The georgia.gov 2026 General Election page says polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters in line before 7 p.m. may cast a ballot. Find your assigned polling place on My Voter Page, and bring a government-issued photo ID.
Is there early voting for the December 1 runoff?
Only if a race needs a runoff. The georgia.gov pages list the General Election Runoff, if needed, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, with runoff early voting from November 23 to 25, 2026. The georgia.gov runoff early voting page describes that window as very short, abbreviated due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Before you go: a short checklist
- Check your registration and find your early voting location on My Voter Page.
- Confirm the hours at your chosen site against the county’s list of sites and hours.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, and confirm the accepted list with your county registrar.
- If you requested an absentee ballot, check its status and ask your county registrar what to do if you want to vote in person instead.
- Call the Secretary of State’s Elections Division at 404-656-2881 with questions.
For the wider election calendar, see our midterm election date primaries and voting guide.
By USPatriotNews.com Editorial Team
