How to Vote

First time voter checklist:

Follow this checklist and get prepared to go to the polls

About the in-person voting machines:

The voting system used in Georgia is Direct Recording Electronic (DRE). Click here to learn more about the newest system.

Absentee Ballot Process:

Absentee voting is available and no excuse is required. Voted ballots must be received by Election Day in order to be counted.

You do not need to provide a reason to request an absentee ballot by mail. You may request an absentee ballot as early as 180 days before an election.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A GEORGIA ABSENTEE BALLOT

Absentee ballots may be returned through the mail or in person, but must be received by election day in order to be counted.

Common reasons why your Absentee ballot
may be rejected:

Completing your ballot incorrectly
- Make sure you follow instructions on the color ink allowed
- Avoid liquid stains
- Make sure there are no random markings outside of the boxes
Failing to add signatures
- Some absentee ballots require signatures on the envelopes or security pages
- Ensure you sign everywhere you should before sealing your ballot
Using a different signature than normal
- Some states verify that your signatures match what is on file
- Do not use your a different signature than your what is one file
Mailing or turning in your ballot too late
- Georgia requires the ballots to be in the election office by the date of the election
- Each state has its own rules so make sure you check the deadlines connected to your state

Early voting options

Early voting (sometimes referred to as advanced voting) can help Georgia voters avoid crowds or find a time to vote that’s better for their schedules in the weeks prior to Election Day. Find out more at https://georgia.gov/early-voting as well as local information for each of the Georgia Southern campuses.

Last updated: 10/25/2024