As one of the most competitive battleground states, Georgia is also expected to play a major part in the 2024 presidential election, meaning that exercising the right to vote is more important than ever.
With several newly-drawn districts for state and federal legislative seats, voters should check their My Voter Page at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ to view the most up-to-date information about their registration status, polling locations, and elected officials.
Presidential Primary & Special Election: March 12, 2024
Special Election Runoff: April 9, 2024
Primary Election: May 21, 2024 *United States House of Representatives, Georgia House of Representatives, Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia State Senate
Primary Election Runoff: June 18, 2024
General Election: Nov. 5, 2024
General Election Runoff: Dec. 3, 2024
Georgia 2024 Primary Election Dates To Remember
Georgia’s state primary is held a few months after the PPP election, and features important races for state, local and nonpartisan offices. Here are some dates to keep in mind:
March 4: This is the first day voters can request an absentee ballot for the Georgia primary election.
April 22: This is the last day for Georgia residents to register to vote or change their address for Georgia primary election (and for the runoff, if applicable). Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. It is also the day registrars will begin mailing absentee ballots to voters who have requested them.
April 29: Early voting begins for the Georgia primary election.
May 10: This is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the Georgia primary election.
May 17: Early voting ends for the Georgia primary election.
May 21: Election day for the Georgia primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be received by the time polls close on election day.
May 24: This is the deadline for provisional voters to present any missing documentation to their county registrar. It is also the deadline for voters to cure ballots with missing signatures or incorrect ID information. All corrections must be completed by 5 p.m.
Georgia 2024 General Election Dates To Remember
Aug. 19: This is the first day voters can request an absentee ballot for the general election in Georgia.
Oct. 7: This is the last day for Georgia residents to register to vote or change their address for general election (and for the runoff, if applicable). Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. It is also the day registrars will begin mailing absentee ballots to voters who have requested them.
Oct. 15: Early voting begins for the general election in Georgia.
Oct. 25: This is the last day voters can request an absentee ballot for the general election in Georgia.
Nov. 1: Early voting ends for the general election in Georgia.
Nov. 5: Election day for the general election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be received by the time polls close on election day.
Nov. 8: This is the deadline for provisional voters to present any missing documentation to their county registrar. It is also the deadline for voters to cure ballots with missing signatures or incorrect ID information. All corrections must be completed by 5 p.m.
