Elections in Atlanta

Voter information, election dates, and ballot coverage for Atlanta, GA from The Atlanta.

Upcoming election dates

2026-11-03 — General Election
U.S. House, U.S. Senate (select states), Governor races, state legislatures, local races.
2027-11-02 — Off-year / Municipal Elections
Mayoral, city council, school board, and local proposition elections.
2028-03-07 — Presidential Primary Season
Super Tuesday + state primaries leading up to November.
2028-11-07 — General Election
Presidential, U.S. House, U.S. Senate (select states), Governor races, state legislatures, local races.

Monday, Oct 5, 2026 — voter registration deadline (no same-day registration) — My Voter Page
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 30, 2026 — advance (early) voting, including Saturdays Oct 17 & 24; Sunday hours vary by county
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 — absentee ballot application must be RECEIVED by your county (requests open Aug 17)
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day, polls 7 AM–7 PM; absentee ballots due 7 PM

Absentee voting is no-excuse but requires ID information on the application. Check registration and find your precinct at the Georgia My Voter Page.

Register to vote: vote.gov — federal voter registration portal
Check your registration: Visit your state's election office
Find your polling place: Check with your county elections office on or before Election Day
Request an absentee ballot: Deadlines vary by state — check early

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